Recipe: Fall Veggie Salad

Fall Veggie Salad

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach

  • ½ avocado

  • 1 cup brussels sprouts

  • 1 cup butternut squash (can buy already cubed)

  • 1 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • Salt (I typically use himalayan

*I typically make a large portion of the brussels and squash to have for the next day or two as well!

 Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper on top.

  • Cut brussels sprouts in half or keep whole (if they are smaller size).

  • Combine brussels sprouts and butternut squash into a bowl and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and pinch of salt. You can sprinkle with some garlic power or add cut up garlic gloves if you like as well. Toss.

  • Once tossed, lay the vegetables on top of the parchment paper and bake in the oven for 35-40 min. Take out half way to turn & toss the vegetables. Broil for the last 4-5 min if you like it crunchier & brow on top.

  • In a separate medium sized bowl, toss in the spinach and the ½ avocado.

  • Once the vegetables are done in the oven, top the salad with them. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top.

  • Dressing – combine 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, pinch of salt. Shake well and pour over the salad.

  • Enjoy!   

 

RecipesMichelle Iannacchino