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Winter Vegetable Salad with Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Beets

Winter Vegetable Salad with Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Beets

A vibrant Winter Vegetable Salad featuring roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and beets, topped with pecans and cranberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts raw, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

Roasted Butternut Squash

  • 4 cups butternut squash uncooked, peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

Other Salad Ingredients

  • 2 large beets pre-cooked at least 1 day in advance
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar

Maple-Lime Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice add more to taste

Instructions
 

How to Roast Brussels Sprouts

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove yellow leaves. Slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
  • In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt (to taste), and toss to combine.
  • Place Brussels sprouts onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 375 F for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Turn them over for even browning during the last 5-10 minutes of roasting.

How to Roast Butternut Squash

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cubed butternut squash, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt, and toss to combine.

How to Cook Beets

  • Add 2 beets to a medium-sized saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil the beets on medium heat for about 30 or 40 minutes until soft.
  • When completely cooled, peel the beets and then dice them into small cubes.

How to Toast Pecans

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread pecans in a single layer.
  • Toast the pecans for about 5 to 10 minutes until they get darker in color.

Assembly

  • In a large bowl, toss together roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
  • Add diced cooked beets last, otherwise they will color the salad dark red color.

Salad Dressing Options

  • Combine 1 cup of balsamic vinegar + ¼ cup of honey or brown sugar in a medium pan and cook it down.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic glaze without mixing it with the salad.

Notes

If making this salad ahead, drizzle the balsamic glaze only right before serving for presentation purposes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beet salad, Brussels Sprouts Salad, Butternut Squash Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, Winter Vegetable Salad
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