Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Salad with Citrus Dressing

Name: Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Salad with Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, (sliced into 2-inch sticks); 2 large parsnips, (peeled and sliced into 2-inch sticks ); 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil); ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 6-8 radishes, (thinly sliced ); 6 cups mixed leafy greens; 4 ounces goat cheese, (crumbled); ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) (roasted); ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon shallots, (minced); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt, (to taste); fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

Salads can be just as delicious and satisfying in fall and winter as those in the summertime, and this recipe is a perfect example. The combination of warm, maple roasted carrots and parsnips, crisp fresh radishes, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pepitas with a bright citrus vinaigrette dressing is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season!

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:55:22 GMT