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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 hearty winter vegetable salad featuring roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and beets, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Large spoon

Ingredients
  

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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

Roasted Butternut Squash

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

Other Salad Ingredients

  • 2 large beets (cooked 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
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (add 1 more tablespoon, 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 the baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 375 F for about 20-25 minutes, turning them over for even browning.

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 with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt, and toss to combine.
  • Spread butternut squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.

How to Cook Beets

  • Add 2 beets to a medium-sized saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil and boil the beets on medium heat, half-covered, for about 30-40 minutes until soft.
  • Carefully remove beets from hot water, let them cool, peel them, and dice 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, checking frequently after 5 minutes.

Assembly

  • In a large bowl, toss together roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Add diced cooked beets last.

Notes

For the dressing options, drizzle the balsamic glaze or use maple-lime dressing as desired. If making ahead, drizzle the balsamic glaze right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Beet Salad, Brussels Sprouts Salad, Butternut Squash Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, Winter Vegetable Salad
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