Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

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A tasty and filling dish that highlights the tastes of winter produce is a Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing. To bring out their inherent sweetness and depth, the vegetables—which frequently include sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and Brussels sprouts—are roasted. A fresh, tart maple Dijon dressing that properly balances sweetness and acidity is then added to these soft, caramelized vegetables. This salad is a terrific option for cold days since it adds beauty to any winter meal while also offering warmth and comfort. proper as a light main course or as a side dish, it has the proper blend of savory, sweet, and earthy characteristics.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

2 cups (300g) Brussels sprouts, halved

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced

2 medium carrots, sliced

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 cup (30g) toasted pecans

1/4 cup (40g) dried cranberries

2 cups (60g) mixed salad greens

For the Maple Dijon Dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Roast the Vegetables:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss the Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, carrots, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet.

Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelised.