Go Back
+ servings
Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad

Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad with Sweet Crunchy Twist

This Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad celebrates autumn with vibrant ingredients and a healthy twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Butternut Squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 10 oz Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½ cup Pomegranate Seeds omit if unavailable
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil includes 2 tablespoons for the squash
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice can swap for lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can replace with yellow mustard
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with two tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. Spread seasoned butternut squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. In a large bowl, combine roasted butternut squash, torn baby spinach, pecans, dried cranberries, and pomegranate seeds. Fold gently.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lime juice, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  7. Garnish with remaining pecans and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!