Go Back
Butternut, Pear and Leek Salad
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Butternut, Pear and Leek Salad

Course Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut squash, cubed and roasted
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp sumac
  • 1 red Anjou pear, sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 large leek, rinsed and sliced
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 6 cups baby kale
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkins seeds, toasted
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Sumac Vinaigrette

  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • ½ tsp salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Instructions

For the Salad

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut butternut into cubes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, 2 tsp sumac, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Slice pear and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with honey. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Wash and cut leeks and red onion. Sautée with 1 tbsp olive oil until softened. Stir in balsamic and cook until onions start to caramelize.

For the Vinaigrette

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until combined.

To Assemble

  • Place lettuce in a large salad bowl.
  • Add the butternut, leeks, onions, pear and pomegranate.
  • Sprinkle the seeds and nuts on top and toss with sumac vinaigrette.
    Recipe inspired by EdenEats.