Butternut Squash + Beet Harvest Salad

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:05:21 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2

You can buy pre-cubed butternut squash in most food stores, but if you want to cube it yourself, this is how you do it: Cut the end off the butternut squash that has the stem on it.

Step 3

Hold the bell end with your other hand. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off the squash. The skin is pretty thick, so it may take a few peels to get down the the orange flesh.

Step 4

Once the neck is peeled, work your way around the bell, removing the skin with the vegetable peeler.

Step 5

Once the skin is removed, hold the bell with one hand steady on the cutting board and slice the neck of the butternut squash into 1/2 inch slices. Continue until all the neck is cut into slices.

Step 6

Place the rounds in a pile, about three or so, and make three or four slices.

Step 7

Turn the stack to then make the same slices to cut the squash into cubes.

Step 8

Once all the neck slices are cubed, remove and discard the seeds from the bell. Slice the bell into rings and cut them into pieces about the same size as the cubes.

Step 9

Place all the butternut squash pieces in a large bowl with the coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt.

Step 10

Toss until the squash is well coated.

Step 11

Spread the squash out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 40 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Step 12

While the butternut squash is roasting, place the arugula on a large platter or in a large bowl along with the cooked beets. If you’re cooking your own beets, check out my YouTube how-to video!

Step 13

Cut the beets in 1/4 – 1/2 inch cubes and place them on top of the arugula.

Step 14

Place the pumpkin seeds in a small to medium pan over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Step 15

The pumpkin seeds will pop and turn golden brown when they’re toasted, about five minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 16

Place the pecans, olive oil, water, balsamic vinegar, agave, and garlic in the food processor.

Step 17

Process until smooth.

Step 18

When the squash is done roasting, you can either serve it immediately to add some warmth to your salad, or allow it to come to room temperature on the baking sheet before adding it to the salad.

Step 19

Add the squash to the salad, sprinkle with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Step 20

Drizzle with the dressing and toss.

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