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Winter Salad

This simple winter salad combines spring mix, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, pecans, apple and feta cheese all tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad
  • 4-5 ounces Spring Mix or Mixed Greens
  • ⅓ cup candied pecans or toasted pecans
  • ½ large chopped apple I used honey crisp
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils
Roasted Butternut Squash
  • 3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of pepper
White Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ Tablespoon honey or maple syrup plus more to taste
  • 1 clove fresh garlic minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a glass bowl or jar until combined. Another option is to add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine.
  3. Add greens to a large salad bowl and top with roasted butternut squash, apple chunks, pecans, pomegranate arils and feta cheese.
  4. Drizzle on dressing and toss to combine. Alternatively, you can plate the salad and drizzle each serving with dressing before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • VIOLIFE Just Like Feta
  • Dairy-free/vegan: If you need this salad to be dairy-free or vegan swap the feta cheese with a dairy-free cheese option like this VIOLIFE Just Like Feta.
  • Nut-free: If you're nut-free, then swap the pecans with roasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead.
  • Storage: Once assembled, this salad is best enjoyed right away, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you’re planning for leftovers, dress individual servings and store extra dressing separately to keep the salad fresh.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 442mg 18%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.