Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries - perfect Autumn salad, bursting with colors and flavors! Holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Healthy, delicious, gluten-free recipe packed with veggies.
I love this Brussels sprout salad so much - to me, it looks so much like Autumn on a plate. Last year, I made a very similar recipe: butternut squash salad with pecans. This year my tastes have changed a little, and I now prefer to eat more seeds vs. nuts, so I just switched pecans for pumpkin seeds, and the result is delicious!
Why make this Brussels Sprouts Salad?
- If you're looking to add a beautiful and colorful holiday side dish to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, make this salad!
- It's a healthy holiday side dish, packed with nutrients and rich in anti-oxidants. This is a vegetarian and gluten-free recipe.
- This amazing Brussels sprouts salad not only makes a great Thanksgiving side dish, it is also a wonderful lunch.
Other delicious Brussels Sprouts Salads:
- Warm Quinoa and Brussels Sprout Salad in Honey Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with pecans and cranberries. This Autumn salad is packed with nutrients, high in fiber and antioxidant properties.
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries and Pecans - tossed with slightly sweet honey mustard vinaigrette. Perfect salad to make in the Fall and in the Winter.
- Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples and Pecans with the homemade dressing made with honey, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar!
Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes:
- Creamy Dijon Mustard Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples - smothered in heavy cream, Dijon mustard and Gorgonzola cheese. One of the best Thanksgiving side dishes!
- Asiago Roasted Brussels Sprouts - crunchy, delicious little bites covered in melted Asiago cheese goodness.
- Creamy Mozzarella Brussels Sprouts and Bacon - easy 30-minute recipe for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Main Courses to serve with this salad:
- Roast Duck - an ultimate Thanksgiving main course! This Roast Whole Duck has tender and juicy meat, crispy skin, and it’s glazed with the honey-balsamic glaze to give the duck a beautiful roasted look.
- Roasted Cornish Hen - roasted paprika Cornish hen with root vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes) and onions.
- Roasted Turkey Breast (Boneless) with Garlic Herb Butter – this is a rolled turkey breast recipe and is a great alternative when you don’t feel like cooking the entire turkey.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries
This Autumn salad is vibrant, colorful, and festive! It makes a perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Healthy, delicious, gluten free recipe packed with veggies. The ingredient list includes Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries.
Ingredients
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts , ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Roasted Butternut Squash:
- 1 ½ lb butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch cubes (Yields about 4 cups of uncooked cubed butternut squash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients:
- ½ cups pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup optional
Instructions
Roasted Brussels sprouts:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease the foil-lined baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Make sure Brussels sprouts have trimmed ends and yellow leaves are removed. Then, slice all Brussels sprouts in half. In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt (to taste), and toss to combine. Place onto a foil-lined baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 400 F for about 20-25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be nicely and partially charred but not blackened (see my photos).
Roasted butternut squash:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease the foil-lined baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded),1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and toss to mix.
- Place butternut squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once half-way through baking, until softened.
- Note: You can roast both Brussels sprouts and butternut squash on 2 separate baking sheets at the same time, on the same rack in the oven – that’s what I did.
Assembly:
- In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries, and mix to combine. (OPTIONAL): For more sweetness, add 2 or 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, if desired – do not add all maple syrup at once, start with 2 tablespoons, then add more, if desired, and toss with the salad ingredients to combine.
- Tip: You can add a small amount of apricot jelly or jam (1 or 2 tablespoons) to the maple syrup (stir it together) prior to mixing the maple syrup with the veggies. This will thicken up the maple syrup and get it to stick to the veggies!
Notes
Looking for more Thanksgiving side dishes?
- I have created a comprehensive recipe collection of 60 Thanksgiving side dishes conveniently categorized by ingredient: Green Beans, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, Acorn Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Asparagus, Broccoli, etc. It's a great resource to browse through for a last moment holiday inspiration! This side dishes will also work great for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Looking for a complete Thanksgiving menu?
- Be sure to check out my 50 Best Thanksgiving Recipes (The Complete Holiday Menu) - it includes everything: Fall-inspired holiday appetizers, side dishes, salads, main courses, pasta recipes, desserts, and even breakfast. This holiday menu features proven, tried, and true Thanksgiving dishes that have been reader favorites for years (I've been publishing recipes since 2012).
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries
Amount per Serving
Calories
233
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
496
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
9290
IU
186
%
Vitamin C
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
73
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer:
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
How is the best way to reheat this dish please?
Hi Cheryl! I would reheat this in the preheated oven at 350 F for 15 minutes.
Looks beautiful and flavorful! Do you serve warm, room temperature, or chilled?
Hi Theresa! I usually serve it warm or at room temperature!
Julia,
Can this salad be made in advance? And what's the best way to serve it, hot or cold?
Thanks
Dawn
Hi Dawn! Yes, you can make this in advance - it's best when made up to 6 hours in advance, but you can even make it up to 24 hours in advance, just don't add the seeds to keep them from being soggy. And add the dressing/drizzle right before serving, too. I usually serve it warm or at room temperature.
Instead of the craisins, drizzle the finished dish with balsamic glaze.
Great idea!!
This is so pretty and delicious. Takes longer than 20 minutes to prepare, but well worth it. Everyone loved it. Good hot or cold!
Thank you so much, Brenda, for your review! 🙂
Can this salad be served chilled?
Yes, you can serve it chilled, even though I prefer it warm or at room temperature.
I have made this multiple times, always a bit ahead, sometimes reheating and sometimes not. Always a big hit. One of the best things, IMO, is that it works for our gluten feee, dairy free, diabetic friends as well as many others, love your blog, thank you!
Thank you, Nancy, for taking the time to share such a positive and thoughtful review on my site! 🙂
I can only find salted pumpkin seeds near me. Is that what you used in the recipe? Thank you.
Barb, I used raw pumpkin seeds that I roasted lightly in the oven (without salt). Salted pumpkin seeds would work just as well!
I have never been a fan of brussels sprouts, but I needed something to round out a brunch for church ladies so I decided to give this a try. WOW. Huge hit with everyone, especially me!
Because there were a lot of ladies coming, I had a committee to work with. I had two ladies prepare double batches of the brussels sprouts, two others did the squash, then they brought the pans to church where I combined all ingredients. We served it at room temperature. There wasn't any leftover, and I had tons of requests for the recipe. I'm definitely keeping this recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!
Kathy, I am so flattered by your comment! ❤️❤️ So happy to hear this recipe was a hit at your church's brunch. Thank you for taking the time to share your rave review and I am wishing you and your family and friends a very Happy New Year! 🙂