Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash and Apple Bliss
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A delightful mix of seasonal flavors featuring roasted butternut squash and crisp apples for a refreshing fall salad.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into cubes.
- Toss the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread it on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced apple, chopped walnuts, feta, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the roasted squash to the salad mixture and drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.
- Feel free to substitute the feta with goat cheese for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg