Butternut Squash, Pomegranate + Roquefort Salad
I am so excited for my friend Carrie’s new cookbook: Deliciously Organic.
The book is full of fresh, vibrant flavored recipes that are actually good for you.
Carrie makes going organic sound so simple and no-nonsense as she shares all kinds of incredibly helpful and practical information on eating organic and how to simply make the change without stressing too much – and why it’s important to eat organically.
Another thing that I’m loving about this book is that it’s photographed by another friend of mine, Helene from Tartelette.
I can’t stop looking at the book.
Each recipe and photo calls out to me: “Make me….Eat me!”
We’ve enjoyed quite a few of Carrie’s recipes already.
The raspberry almond muffins were a big hit for a Saturday morning breakfast and a pleasant change from traditional blueberry muffins.
I really savored those little bites of fresh, sweet berries during the winter (the recipe uses frozen berries, so it’s accessible all year round.).
And the recipe froze so well.
My dad was in town last week and along with some balsamic seared steaks and roasted potatoes I served Roasted Red Onion and pear Salad.
This one is going to become a frequent regular at our table during the fall and winter months.
And now for this recipe – Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Roquefort Salad.
I’ve never thought to add roasted butternut squash to a green salad, but I loved it.
This salad is so full of color and beautiful on the table.
The sweet and salty bites of squash went so well with the juicy pomegranate arils and the bold Roquefort cheese.
What a wonderful lunch I enjoyed today!
I can’t wait to try even more of Carrie’s recipes, and to share this book with you as well.
Carrie is giving away one autographed copy of her new book. Read on for how you can win, but first – the salad recipe.

Ingredients:
2 cups peeled, bite-sized pieces of butternut squash
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon whole cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
8 cups mixed baby greens
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
4 tablespoons crumbled roquefort
1 teaspoon pomegranate juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and adjust rack to middle position.
Toss squash with coconut oil, whole cane sugar, and salt. Spread the pieces evenly in a baking dish and cover with foil. Roast for 15 minutes, remove foil and then roast for an additional 20 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
Toss greens, pomegranate seeds, Roquefort, and cooled squash in a large bowl. Whisk together pomegranate juice, vinegar, olive oil and maple syrup in a small bowl and drizzle over tossed salad. Serve immediately.
Before you enter the giveaway PLEASE read the rules.
Giveaway (1 winner):
1 autographed copy of Deliciously Organic, by Carrie Vitt
The Rules:
- Head over to Deliciously Organic and tell me what recipe you’d like to try.
- You may NOT enter using multiple email addresses. Automatic disqualification.
- Additional entries must leave a separate comment.
- Contest ends January 24, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Contest open to US States only.
- Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 3 days to respond before disqualified and a new winner chosen.
Extra Entries:
Additional entries can be earned by doing any of the following, giving you a total of 4 entries.
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I am a sucker for anything that has pomegranate in it! This looks wonderful.
It’s always so great to find a new recipe that you will make regularly. This one looks especially good.
Love your salad recipie. Thanks for the link to the Deliciously Organic website. I can’t wait to try her Avocado Salad Dressing. It sounds heavenly…
I would LOVE to try the homemade devil snack cake (I immediately clicked on Desserts, what can I say)
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I “LIKED” Deliciously Organic on FB. There!! I did all the things.
Hope I win!! 🙂
The mocha frappe on the front page right now looks really tasty, and I like anything with the word “mocha” in the title. I also made her Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables last week and it was quite tasty.
Gale’s Raspberry-Strawberry soup! I’m ready for summer 😉
From DO: Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpies look like a great warm-me-up winter meal. Love to win the cookbook!
I would love to make the Whole Wheat Graham Crackers
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So lovely! Don’t you just love her book? I posted today about her Carrot Souffle which my family completely gobbled up – even after doubling the recipe. So yummy 🙂
I’ve been craving comfort food soups and stews, so I’d like to try the spicy black bean soup. looks so simple and delicious!
I love adding butternut squash to salads!
I would love to make her Milky Way Tart!
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I would like to make the whole wheat graham crackers.
What a wonderful winter salad! I’m pretty sure I have to try Carrie’s maple cheesecake!
I would love to try the Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu
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a) thank you for introducing me to deliciously organic – a new staple has been found for my google reader!
b) i would LOVE to try her quinoa salad with roasted vegetables: http://deliciouslyorganic.net/quinoa-salad-with-roasted-vegetables/
c) reason why? i tried quinoa for the first time in santa monica this summer and fell in love with a warm quinoa salad that had pineapple, cranberries, green beans, almonds and more amazingness. ever since then, i’ve been fascinated by its nutritional value and versatility! one of my favorite on-the-go breakfasts is nonfat greek yogurt, sliced berries, quinoa and almonds!
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I just ate this salad at dinner New Year
Mmmm… Gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu! Sounds super delish.
the whole wheat graham crackers look good!
I love anything with pomegranate! I’m hoping I get a copy as a Valentine’s Day gift from my boys!
I cannot wait to make her Maple Cheesecake. It looks Divine!!
What a great giveaway – and amazing pictures
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Not only is this beautiful, it is super healthy. Going organic shouldn’t be a fuss! Choosing a healthier lifestyle should be a process that is not simple but effective to your way of life. This salad is a great example of how delicious the change can be!
Oh my goodness that looks so good!!
It is a beautiful book full of tastiness! So many wonderful recipes I can’t wait to try.
Love this book! Beautiful post Katie, the salad looks delicious!
I’m really interested in the slow-roasted garlic and lemon chicken. We made the switch to organic meats last fall, and this year, I want to try roasting more chickens. Perfect!
I would love to try the gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu. It sounds amazing!
I’m a fan of Deliciously Organic on FB!
I’m a fan of GoodLife Eats!
I would LOVE to try the Macaroni & Cheese Mini Macs. As a mom of 4 boys, I’d love to get their input 🙂
i would love to try the meatloaf, this is something I have not mastered yet and would love to make a delicious organic meatloaf!
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I have been meaning to make her beef taco bowls for quite some time, but just haven’t gotten around to it.
I would love to try the Maple Cheesecake recipe!
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I would love to try her fudgy tarts – they sound perfect for valentines day!
http://deliciouslyorganic.net/fudgy-chocolate-tarts/
Yum! I’ve never had butternut squash on salad before, but it sounds lovely!
I think the recipe I most want to try from Delicious Organic is the Peanut Butter and Caramel Bread Pudding!
I have been eyeing this cookbook!!! What a lovely salad!!!
The Grilled Potatoes with Lemon Aioli sounds so fabulous, would love to try!
I would love to try the Meatloaf recipe. I would love to find a healthier, organic version that tastes great!
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like to try the Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken Recipe
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I’d like to try Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu
What a great site! I love her gluten-free section. I want to try that Gluten Free Croquembouche! I’ve never seen anything like it!
Fudgy Chocolate Tarts!! I started drooling the moment I saw them on her site!!
gingerbread pancakes
The yummy chicken and mushroom pot pies look fun and comforting!
The Beef Taco Bowl looks delicious!
I am also a fan of Good Life Eats on Facebook
The Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles sounds really yummy.
The creamy lemon ice cream sounds just up my alley!
The creme tart with oranges looks so good. I also love her page with information on what she has in her pantry.
Gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu–I am a gnocchi ADDICT, so adding the mushrooms would be simply HEAVENLY! 🙂
I’d like to try the Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles.
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I would love to try the homemade devil snack cake!
I don’t need entered in the drawing, but I have to say what a delicious and flavorful looking salad!
I would like to try the Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup
I’d like to try the Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles.
I liked GoodLife Eats on Facebook.
Yummy Gale’s Raspberry-Strawberry soup
Chocolate Peanut Granola is my recipe of choice!
What great photos and recipes! I want to try several of the recipes, but the sugar snap pea salad catches my eye tonight!
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To many recipes to pick just one. I think, start from page 1 and do them all.
i would like to try the Blueberry and Cornmeal Scones
I would love to try the oranges and cream tart with the toasted almond crust. Oh yum!
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I would love to try the Turkey, Date and Orange Panini recipe!
That salad looks perfect. It has all of my favorite things. Yum!