Description
This Healthy Winter Salad is hearty, nutritious, and full of seasonal flavors. Featuring roasted root vegetables, leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy citrus vinaigrette, it’s perfect for staying healthy and satisfied during the colder months.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash or sweet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup roasted Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- For Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh orange or lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Roast vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed squash and halved Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare greens: Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk together remaining olive oil, citrus juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: Add roasted vegetables, pomegranate seeds, nuts, and cheese (if using) to greens.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and gently toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use any seasonal winter vegetables you like. The salad can be served warm or cold. Toasting the nuts enhances flavor. For extra protein, top with roasted chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roast & Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: healthy winter salad, roasted vegetable salad, seasonal salad, winter greens, nutritious salad