Fall Harvest Salad: Roasted Butternut Bliss
Savor sweet, roasted butternut squash tossed with honey, cinnamon, and crunchy pepitas for a delightful fall harvest salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small butternut squash, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4 inch half circles
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 head kale, shredded
- 4 cups shredded brussels sprouts
- arils from 1 pomegranate
- 4-6 fresh figs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Line a separate baking sheet with parchment. Add pepitas, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes until toasted.
- In a large salad bowl, combine shredded kale, shredded brussels sprouts, and pomegranate arils.
- For the vinaigrette: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sage, cook until fragrant. Cool slightly. Whisk in pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Add roasted squash, tossing gently.
- Top the salad with toasted pepitas, fresh figs (if using). Enjoy your vibrant fall harvest salad!
Notes
- Roast the butternut squash until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Watch the pepitas carefully as they can burn quickly.
- Use fresh, high-quality pomegranate arils for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess of the vinaigrette to your preference. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Watch the pepitas carefully as they can burn quickly.
- Use fresh, high-quality pomegranate arils for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess of the vinaigrette to your preference. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.