The Ultimate Winter Salad

During the colder months, its always pretty hard for me to imagine going to town on a salad. I’m usually craving something warming, and spiced. This salad mixed the best of both worlds. Spicy arugula, roasted butternut squash, apple cider vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate will make you feel like you just dove into a huge bowl of winter heaven.

This big salad is enough for a family of 4 as a great side dish, the main event or the perfect meal prep for the week for 1 person. Multi purposed, this will become one of your go-to’s for years to come.

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The Goods:

For the salad:

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled cored and diced

• 10 brussel sprouts, washed and cut in half

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp cayenne + extra if desired

• 2-3 cups fresh arugula

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 pomegranate, seeded

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

The Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 375.

2. In a bowl, mix together butternut squash, brussel sprouts, garlic powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

3. Spread evenly over a sheet pan giving everything enough space to cook evenly.

4. Bake @ 375 for 30-40 minutes until the squash is fork tender, and stir halfway though. While it’s baking, prepare the rest of the salad. When the veggie are done, remove from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.

5. In a mason jar, add all ingredients for the dressing. Screw on the lid and shake well. Set aside.

6. To serve, grab your serving bowls and add the arugula first, then top with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and the cooked veggies. Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy immediately!

Note: If making for meal prep, make sure to store the dressing on the side and only dress when you are ready to eat. Also make sure to let the veggies cool completely before adding into a jar.

Thanks so much for checking out our recipes! I hope you find something here that satisfies your cravings or encourages you to try something new. Make sure to check back every week to see our new recipes!

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