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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Ginger & Soy Dressing
Served as a salad, or a side to a beautiful winter dinner, this blend of roasted vegetables and fresh oranges with silky soy and ginger dressing are sure to warm both body and soul.
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Ingredients
Roasted Butternut Squash, Cauliflower & Broccoli
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup canola oil (60 mL)
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
Ginger & Soy Dressing
- 1/2 cup canola oil, divided (125 mL)
- 1 Tbsp yellow miso paste (15 mL)
- 1 Tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce (15 mL)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar (15 mL)
- 1 tsp honey (5 mL)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger root, peeled, minced fine (5 mL)
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced fine (5 mL)
Salad
- 3 large navel oranges, rind and pith removed, cut into sections
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted (60 mL)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (220°C). On non-stick foil-lined baking sheets, spread squash, cauliflower and broccoli evenly. Drizzle with canola oil and toss to coat. Scatter sliced garlic amongst the sheets and season vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Roast in oven for about 25 minutes, rotating racks at the halfway point and tossing ingredients occasionally. Remove from oven and let cool.
Dressing
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and with a whisk, mix well.
Salad
- In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with oranges, stirring to mix. Add Dressing and toss to evenly coat. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30.5 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Potassium | 679 mg |
