Description
Christmas Salad with Pomegranate and Squash is a festive delight that brings together vibrant flavors and textures. This colorful salad features roasted butternut squash and juicy pomegranate seeds, layered on a bed of fresh spinach and topped with creamy feta cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish not only pleases the palate but also makes for an Instagram-worthy presentation. Enjoy the sweet bursts of flavor that will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the squash roasts, wash and dry baby spinach, placing it in a large serving bowl.
- Once the squash is done, let it cool slightly before adding it to the spinach along with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg