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5 from 5 votes

Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: DINNER, gluten free, low carb + keto, LUNCH, recipes, salad + dressing, vegetarian
Cuisine: low carb + keto, Lunch, salad + dressing
Calories: 537kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of butternut squash peeled, seeded and roughly chopped into bite size
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp of fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  • Coarse kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 cups of your favorite lettuce I combined arugula and romaine
  • 1/3 cup walnuts toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Toss butternut squash, olive oil, rosemary, and crushed red pepper on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove squash from oven and flip them around a bit before popping them back into the oven for another 15 minutes or so. You are looking for the squash to begin browning and become nice and tender.
  • (The squash can be made up to two hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • While the squash is baking whisk the orange juice, lemon juice, and oil together. Season with some salt and pepper and set aside.
  • When you are ready to assemble the salad, combine the lettuce, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts and lightly toss in the dressing. Spoon warm or room temperature squash over the top of the salad and sprinkle with feta cheese. Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 39.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.4mg