Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

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.

  • 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

Servings
4
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
Sugars
13.2 g
Protein
3.3 g
Potassium
702 mg