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Autumn salad with candied walnuts, pomegranates, and roasted squash

This salad is perfect for any fall/winter event where you need to bring a simple, yet delicious side.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sides

Ingredients
  

  • Roasted butternut squash recipe (see notes for link)
  • Candied walnuts recipe (see notes for link)
  • 5 oz mix of spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds from 1 pomegranate

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Make roasted butternut squash and candied walnuts.
  • Add ingredients of maple balsamic vinaigrette (1/4c olive oil, 1/4c balsamic, 1Tblsp maple syrup, 1/4tsp salt) to a jar. Shake until mixed well.
  • Add greens (5oz), roasted butternut squash, candied walnuts, and pomegranate seeds (1c) to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Pour balsamic vinaigrette on top of salad. Toss to combine.

Notes

Be sure to use our roasted butternut squash and candied walnuts recipes for this salad.
Make squash and walnuts 1-2 days in advance to make this salad come together quicker!
Keyword comfort food, fall foods, seasonal vegetables, Thanksgiving food, vegan, vegetarian