Winter Salad

5 from 11 votes

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Brittany Mullins

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

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. Another option is to add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine.
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. Alternatively, you can plate the salad and drizzle each serving with dressing before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

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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