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Roasted Root Vegetable & Citrus Winter Salad

Phoebe Green
This vibrant Winter Salad celebrates the best of the cold season with roasted root vegetables, bright citrus, and earthy greens balanced with a tart-sweet maple vinaigrette. Inspired by rustic French countryside salads, it harmonizes warmth and freshness—perfect for enlivening gray days or accompanying cozy winter meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine French
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender or whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan (optional for nuts)

Ingredients
 
 

For the Roasted Vegetables:

  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups parsnips peeled and sliced into batons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground

For the Salad Assembly:

  • 6 cups baby arugula washed and dried
  • 2 whole navel oranges peeled and sliced into rounds
  • ¾ cup goat cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup candied pecans lightly crushed

For the Maple-Dijon Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 100% pure Grade A
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the butternut squash and parsnips with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. They're ready when tender and golden on the edges. Let cool slightly.
  • In a blender or small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending or whisking vigorously until emulsified.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the arugula with half the dressing. Layer on roasted vegetables, orange slices, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans.
  • Drizzle with remaining dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side for guests to add to their taste.

Notes

  • Swap goat cheese for vegan almond cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • Try blood orange slices for a dramatic visual and flavor flair.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 6gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 8600IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3mg
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