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.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces spring mix or mixed greens
- 1/3 cup candied pecans (or toasted pecans)
- 0.5 large apple chopped (honey crisp recommended)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 1 clove fresh garlic minced or use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a glass bowl or jar until combined.
- Add greens to a large salad bowl and top with roasted butternut squash, apple chunks, pecans, pomegranate arils, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle on dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
This simple winter salad combines spring mix, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, pecans, apple, and feta cheese all tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette.