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13 Winter Salads That Will Make You Forget All About Mac 'n' Cheese

These hearty salads might just make you want to give up pot roasts and casseroles for good

by Mary Squillace | COMMENT

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Winter Chopped Salad with Pear, Feta and Arugula This ain't your mama's chopped salad. Squash and pear add a wintery twist to this dish.

Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients:
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into half-inch cubes
1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced into strips
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound green beans, chopped into half-inch pieces
6 to 8 cups arugula
1 cup cubed feta cheese
1/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds

Dressing:
2 tablespoons roasted hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon whole dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash and pear with oil and salt. Roast for 25 minutes. Add green beans, stir to incorporate, and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before adding the roasted vegetables to a large salad bowl, along with arugula, feta, and seeds. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add the dressing to prepared salad and toss until fully combined. Serve immediately.

Image via yummybeet.com

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