{"id":"9448ee66-6ba5-4189-9101-2129dbc0a378","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9448ee66-6ba5-4189-9101-2129dbc0a378","source_url":"https://pinchmegood.com/winter-salad-with-roasted-squash-and-beets/","title":"Butternut Squash Salad - with beets","description":"This is the BEST Butternut Squash Salad. Spicy arugula, roasted beets, and butternut squash mixed with crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese. All drizzled with an incredible Orange Vinaigrette dressing! Simple lunch recipe, dinner salad or quick pick me up for those cold winter days.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://pinchmegood.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_9101-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1.5 cups beets – peeled and cubed (about 2-3 beets)","item":"beets – peeled and cubed","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 2-3 beets"},{"text":"2-3 cups butternut squash – peeled and cubed","item":"butternut squash – peeled and cubed","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil – divided","item":"olive oil – divided","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 cups arugula","item":"arugula","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup chopped walnuts","item":"chopped walnuts","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese","item":"crumbled goat cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup pomegranate seeds","item":"pomegranate seeds","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup orange juice (or the juice of a large orange)","item":"orange juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or the juice of a large orange"},{"text":"2 tablepsons apple cider vinegar","item":"tablepsons apple cider vinegar","quantity":2},{"text":"2 tablepsoon pure maple syrup","item":"tablepsoon pure maple syrup","quantity":2},{"text":"1 tablepsoon dijon mustard","item":"tablepsoon dijon mustard","quantity":1},{"text":"salt and pepper (to taste)","item":"salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/3 cup olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 425 ° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.","section":"Roast the beets and squash"},{"number":2,"text":"Place the cubed butternut squash onto the baking sheet in an even layer, leaving some room for the beets. Then add the beets to the pan with the squash. Drizzle the beets and squash with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and toss to coat.","section":"Roast the beets and squash"},{"number":3,"text":"Then roast the beets and squash in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning the beets and squash over halfway through. Watch the beets since they may not take as long as the squash to cook. Remove and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Note: I cut mine all the same size so they cook within the same amount of time.","section":"Roast the beets and squash"},{"number":4,"text":"Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk well to emulsify. You can also add all of the ingredients to a mason jar fitted with a lid and shake well.","section":"Make the dressing"},{"number":5,"text":"Arrange the salad ingredients – arugula, squash, beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.","section":"Assemble the salad"},{"number":6,"text":"Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.","section":"Assemble the salad"},{"number":7,"text":"Serve and enjoy!","section":"Assemble the salad"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:45.477991+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:45.477991+00:00"}