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Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delightful Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette that combines the earthy flavors of roasted vegetables with a sweet and tangy dressing. This colorful and nutritious salad is perfect for a satisfying meal or a flavorful side dish.


Ingredients

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Roasted Vegetables:

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roast Vegetables: Toss sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway.
  3. Make Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. Assemble Salad: Arrange salad greens on a platter, top with roasted vegetables, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Notes

  • You can substitute butternut squash for sweet potato or add mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • This salad can be enjoyed slightly chilled for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course, Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg