Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Swap in your favourite root vegetables – sweet potatoes, potatoes or carrots would all be
fantastic. The trick is to cut the vegetables the same size for even roasting. Lunch idea: Double this Recipe and use extra roasted vegetables in power bowl lunches! Recipe courtesy of howtoeat.ca.

Prep Time

Servings

Vinaigrette

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 mL)

1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 mL)

1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 mL)

Salad

1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (375 mL)

2 turnips, peeled and cubed (2)

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

10 Brussels sprouts, cut in half (10)

1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 mL)

1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced (15 mL)

1 tsp salt (5 mL)

1/2 tsp pepper (2 mL)

4 cups baby greens (1 L)

Vinaigrette

  1. combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Mix well and set aside.

Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together butternut squash, turnips, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, canola oil, maple syrup, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until
    vegetables are fork-tender and have begun to brown.
  4. Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Serve warm over a bed of baby greens.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 mL)

1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 mL)

1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 mL)

Salad

1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (375 mL)

2 turnips, peeled and cubed (2)

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

10 Brussels sprouts, cut in half (10)

1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 mL)

1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced (15 mL)

1 tsp salt (5 mL)

1/2 tsp pepper (2 mL)

4 cups baby greens (1 L)

Directions

Vinaigrette

  1. combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Mix well and set aside.

Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together butternut squash, turnips, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, canola oil, maple syrup, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until
    vegetables are fork-tender and have begun to brown.
  4. Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Serve warm over a bed of baby greens.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories

228

Total Fat

11.2 g

Saturated Fat

0.9 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

650 mg

Carbohydrates

30.1 g

Fiber

5.5 g

Sugar

13.2 g

Protein

3.3 g

Potassium

702 mg

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