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Winter Citrus and Squash Salad with Golden Moroccan Vinaigrette

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, healthy, vegetarian

Instructions

  • 10 oz. spring mix, thoroughly washed + rinsed
  • 1 blood orange, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 delicata squash, cut into bite-sized wedges
  • 5-6 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

Dressing

  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • sprinkle of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Notes

Preheat oven to 425.
Cut squash in half lengthwise, then crosswise. Scoop out the seeds and cut pieces lengthwise into 1/2" wedges.
Toss with 1 tbsp EVOO and sprinkle with sea salt.
Spread in an even layer onto a baking sheet.
Roast, stirring 1-2x, until tender (~30 min).
Allow squash to cool somewhat as you prepare the salad dressing (combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly).
Add spring mix, oranges, squash, and tomatoes into a large bowl. Drizzle with salad dressing (to taste) and toss to combine.