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Autumn Roasted Salad

We are focusing on mindfulness this month; the word mindful meaning to be conscious or aware of something. Further, it can relate to being present in the moment, focusing on one task at a time, and as it relates to eating: being in tune with hunger and fullness cues.

A simple way to increase your nutrition (and often satisfaction with a meal) is to be mindful of what is in season. Fruits and vegetables are fresher and have more flavour when eaten in season. Roasting autumn’s veggies brings out their flavour even more- give it a try in this salad.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup beets, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, sliced in half
  • 1 cup acorn squash, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 apple, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. dried cranberries

Preparation:

  1. Heat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Combine beets, squash, and Brussels in a bowl and toss with ¾ Tbsp. of olive oil
  3. Lay on a tray with parchment paper and roast in the oven until almost soft, ~ 30 minutes.
  4. Toss the kale and garlic with the remaining olive oil and add to the pan. Continue baking for 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  6. Then add in the apples, lemon juice, feta, pumpkin seeds and cranberries.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 216 calories, 8 g fat, 7 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate (27 g available carbohydrate), 8 g fibre, 162 mg sodium