Who says healthy eating can’t be delicious? This Winter Greens, Squash, and Peeled Pear Detox Salad offers a vibrant mix of flavors that proves a nutritious meal can also feel indulgent. With the subtle bitterness of winter greens, the caramelized sweetness of roasted squash, and the juiciness of ripe pear, all drizzled with a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette, this low-fat salad is a feast for both your taste buds and your health.
Winter Greens, Squash and Peeled Pear Detox Salad
Ingredients:
• 1 small head of radicchio, sliced
• 2 handfuls of arugula
• 2-3 heads of endive, sliced
• ½ squash, sliced into ¼ inch spears
• ½ a pear
• sea salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1 shallot, sliced
• ¼ cup of white balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup of olive oil
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven 400°F.
- Place squash slices in on baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, pepper.
- Bake until golden both sides.
- Remove, let cool to room temperature.
- Place lettuces in a large serving bowl.
- Peel pear into thin slices, add to lettuce.
- Add cooked squash. Toss and serve.
- For salad dressing: combine the shallot, 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 cup olive oil.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 141
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 24