Neuro-Nourishing Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad
This salad is a celebration of the bounty of autumn, with roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese. The vinaigrette is a simple but flavorful combination of olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal.
The inspiration for this salad came to me on a chilly autumn day. I was walking through the farmers market, and I was struck by the beauty of the butternut squash. The squash were so plump and orange, and they looked so inviting. I knew that I had to buy some and make a salad. I also picked up some fresh spinach, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese. When I got home, I roasted the butternut squash until it was tender and caramelized. I then combined the roasted squash with the spinach, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese. I whisked together a simple vinaigrette and drizzled it over the salad. The salad was so delicious that I ate the entire thing in one sitting. I've been making this salad ever since, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Neuro-Nourishing Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad Neuro-Nourishing Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad Neuro-Nourishing Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad Neuro-Nourishing Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, spinach, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, red onion, pecans, and goat cheese is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
  • The vinaigrette is simple but flavorful, and it complements the salad perfectly.
  • This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal.