This is my go-to salad in the winter months since I can't get my favorite butternut squash all year long!
I love Butternut sweet squash with arugula and fresh fruit dressing just like a watermelon salad which is another favorite salad during the summer months.
Take a look at this light colorful and delicious homemade salad that packs a great taste from fruits to vegetables!
If you are trying to keep your weight down and cholesterol low, this is a great place to start or try my weight loss beet salad, it's so good.
The butternut squash adds the perfect sweetness with arugula a nutty flavor and the raspberry give you a touch of summer all year long!
Scroll down to the recipe and check it out!
My Favorite
When I combine vegetables in a salad, they are far from the boring same old same old.
This is my favorite salad of all time.
The sweet, nutty taste of arugula with spinach and raspberry dressing brings summer back to life in the cooler months.
I love to add shrimp or chopped roasted chicken on top too when I have any leftovers.
Other Suggestions
You can also toss the squash in melted butter, cinnamon and sugar if you want to add to be a sweeter salad.
Cinnamon always pairs well with berries and the salad will have a whole new flavor added plus it lowers cholesterol.
I didn't add sliced roasted almonds which will give this a nutty flavor and very nice addition but since my son isn't a big fan of almonds, I left them out.
Keeping Summer Alive All Year Long
Bringing summer into my home, yet still a winters day, this salad will bring all of those comforting taste to life.
Try some hot cinnamon tea to warm you up to go along with this salad, it's my favorite flavor on a cold windy day to warm me up.
The best thing about this salad when your counting calories, it's very low!
The Most Delicious Diet Food!
You don't want to pack on the extra pounds in winter months, this is a perfect salad for you!
Of course everything in moderation with using any or all ingredients, ( meaning I use around 1/4 cup of each except lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber, eat as much as you want!) its a filling lunch packing only 220 calories! Now that's a bonus in itself!
Fruits and vegetables that contain natural sugars that turn into carbs and adds additional calories. Use them in moderation for a lower calorie lunch.
Be Smart Count Calories
If you are sticking to a diet, count the calories.
I always trade for other ingredients I like for lower calories.
Look them up and build a healthy salad to your caloric value and needs.
Try Adding Your Favorite Fruits to Your Salads
This salad is bursting with flavor.
The Butternut squash is sweet, with arugula it gives it a nutty flavor and I love to add fruits.
One of my favorite fruits is raspberries. They shout summer to me.
Raspberries and blueberries are always a nice addition. You can use any fruit you like to puree to make this simple dressing.
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Squash
Of course, if you aren't a fan of this kind of squash, you can use any kind of squash.
Squash is virtually low in calories and zucchini is great raw and you don't have to cook it!
Butternut squash is the perfect addition in this pretty salad. It's full of vitamins and sure to catch a lot of compliments if you are serving brunch.
If you and your guests aren't fond of eating the squash at room temperature.
My recommendation is to roast it in the oven and eat it on your salad warm roasted. Either way, I love it!
I microwave it, cube it and save half of it for later.
More Salads To Try:
Watermelon Summer Salad
Italian Potato Salad
Butternut Squash Arugula Winter Raspberry Salad
Yield: 1
This is a delicious salad for weight watchers and a healthy lifestyle.
The recipe calls for cubes of butternut squash and lots of fruits and delicious healthy vegetables
The recipe calls for cubes of butternut squash and lots of fruits and delicious healthy vegetables
ingredients:
- cut up as much as you like for the number of people your feeding
- butternut squash ( I microwave one for around 9 minutes, cooled, peeled and cubed ( I used one small squash half for just myself)
- 1 or 2 plum tomatoes diced
- I use a handful of each:
- blueberries
- cucumber diced
- arugula
- spinach
- avocado cubed
- blue cheese or feta crumbles
- Optional: sliced olives, celery, onions, red cabbage, other greens, beets, any kinds of nuts, chickpeas, cooked meats, cooked fish (this will add additional calories to your salad)
instructions:
How to cook Butternut Squash Arugula Winter Raspberry Salad
- Salad dressing:
- Pureed fresh raspberries 1 small container put through a food processor (or use blueberries) around 1 cup of puree
- Add:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 or 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- pinch of salt, pepper, oregano
- chopped fresh basil
- Mix together pour over greens.
- Layer your bowl with all the vegetables your using. Top with greens and cheeses. Pour or dip salad in the dressing.
Calories
179
179
Carbs (grams)
9
9
Fiber (grams)
18
18
Net carbs
11
11
Sugar (grams)
7
7
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