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Winter Vegetable Salad

Colorful Winter Vegetable Salad for a Festive Holiday Table

A delightful Winter Vegetable Salad featuring roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and vibrant flavors perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 cups Beets Cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves Toasted
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Optional: swap for raisins or cherries
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Tangy foundation for the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Honey/Brown Sugar Used to sweeten the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting veggies
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil and salt, then spread cut-side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Add it to the baking sheet after 10 minutes of roasting the Brussels sprouts.
  4. Boil beets for 30-40 minutes until fork-tender, cool, peel, and dice.
  5. Toast pecans on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes until fragrant.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, toasted pecans, and cranberries. Add diced beets last.
  7. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm or at room temperature. Roasting temperatures should be consistent to achieve caramelization. To maintain texture, dress the salad just before serving.

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