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Beet and Butternut Squash Roasted Salad

January 6, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful! Packed with the powerful nutrition of beets, butternut squash, and arugula this is the perfect lunch salad or dinner salad with some added protein like grilled steak or chicken! Elevate your next salad with this Beet & Butternut Squash Roasted Salad.


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Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
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6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 6 medium beets peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. On a foil-lined baking sheet, spread the squash and beets in a single layer. Bake in the over for 20-25 minutes or until the squash and beets are soft.
  3. On a separate baking sheet, spread the chopped pecans and bake for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant. Take care not to burn.
  4. While the squash and beets are roasting in the oven, in a small saucepan begin to heat the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together. Stir frequently and bring to a slight simmer to reduce.
  5. Fill a large bowl with the arugula, place the roasted squash and beets on top of the arugula, drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Top with the toasted pecans and goat cheese. Serve warm.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: arugula, beet, beets, butternut, butternut squash, goat cheese, healthy side dish, Salad, Side Dishes, side salad, squash, winter vegetable

Lemon-Blueberry Salad

August 19, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This easy and fresh recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Salad, which features spinach, kale, and blueberries, is the perfect quick side dish for those busy back-to-school nights.


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It includes a bright and flavorful, “make-your-own-dressing” and includes a healthful variety of fruits and vegetables. It’s easy and simple that you can make it any night of the week, and delicious enough for weekend entertaining.


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Lemon-Blueberry Salad
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6 people 10 minutes
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6 people 10 minutes
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Lemon-Blueberry Salad
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6 people 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, and lettuce) pre-washed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries washed
  • 6 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your food preparation area.
  2. Wash all produce and fruits before preparing the salad.
  3. Place the mixed greens in a bowl. (If you don’t have mixed greens, use what greens you have on hand.)
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  4. Toss with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and blueberries.
  5. Divide among 6 servings and top each serving with 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
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Lemon Blueberry Salad  Nutrition Facts Serving size (97g) servings per container 6  Amount per serving Calories	80					  % Daily Value Total Fat	4	g			5	%	 Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	 Trans Fat	0	g					 Cholesterol	10	mg			3	%	 Sodium	105	mg			5	%	 Total Carbohydrate	6	g			2	%	 Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	 Total Sugars	4	g					 Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	 Protein	4	g					  Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	 Calcium	114	mg			8	%	 Iron	1	mg			6	%	 Potassium	29	mg			0	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, fruit, fruits, goat cheese, kale, lemon, lemons, Salad, side dish, spinach

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