Are you a fan of chunky roasted or sautéed beets? How about butternut squash? With sautéed garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper?
Oh good. Then I think you will LOVE this salad.
Fresh Beets on repeat
First up- I am OBSESSED with fresh beets. I could literally eat them every day and not get tired of them. The good news is – beets are super healthy- so they are a food I can feel good about being obsessed with.
My husband generally cooks the beets with fresh chopped garlic- but you can also use a garlic salt if you prefer- or just plain old sea salt and pepper. We created this recipe without the extra garlic (we LOVE it- but know it isn’t for everyone) so feel free to add it in if you love garlic as much as we do- the beets and butternut with fresh garlic are EVEN MORE DELICIOUS.
And of course- you can always tinker with the recipe – leave off the feta cheese or use a vegan cheese if you prefer. Omit the nuts if you aren’t loving them and use an herb mix for your greens. It really is so easy to customize however you would like.
Ready to Enjoy?
Here is a quick video we put together for you showing how easy it is to make this- and a printable recipe below if you would like one!
Happy summer salad making!
Sautéed Beet & Butternut Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1-2 Large Fresh beets
- 1/2 Butternut squash- cut in half
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic (if desired)
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (if desired)
- 1/2 cup Pecans
- Salt & pepper to taste, Balsamic Vinegar drizzle if desired.
Instructions
- Clean, peel and chop the beets, butternut squash, garlic & red onion Set aside red onion.
- Saute separately in olive oil to keep the butternut from staining. Saute garlic along with one of them if you are using. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Wash your spinach and layer on serving platter
- Top spinach with chopped onion. Spoon squash, beets and garlic onto spinach. Sprinkle with feta cheese & pecans.
- Chill if desired and drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
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Oh yum! I absolutely adore beets and we have enjoyed them fresh from the garden this year.
I LOVE beets! This looks so refreshing and perfect for a summer soiree!!!
Those beets look amazing, Courtney!
I SERIOUSLY LOVE EVERY INGREDIENT IN YOUR SALAD. Beets and butternut squash are so great together.
This sounds so delicious! I love butternut squaSh and beetS!
I do too!
I’m a southern gal. The only beets I’ve ever eaten were pickled beets. But this looks and sounds good. I like everything else. Will give it a try.
Oh I hope you love them! They are so good!
Hi i was wondering where you got your salad plates,if you souldnt mind sharing thank you
Hi! They are from HomeGoods
I love the addition of beets. Sounds just delicious