Chock-full of all kinds of harvest veggies, you’ll want to eat this hot rice salad all year-round! Perfect side dish for an elegant dinner or Thanksgiving.
With roasted butternut squash, beets and carrots, OH MY.
Oh, my….
I gave you guys a fair warning back in this post, that my salad-binging doesn’t stop once we hit fall. This is only the beginning of the awesome things to come. 😀
And on a sidenote here, GUYS. I had my first pumpkin spice latte the other day! I know. ME, Sarah the certified pumpkin-aholic waited until smack in the middle of October to order pumpkin in my coffee.
I made up for my lack of support toward my love, Miss Libby’s Pumpkin by having ANOTHER latte the next day.
Ooh. That was a tough decision. Not.
Moderation is key. *cough cough* HA.
For real though, the biggest decisions I’ve been making lately have been whether to combine bananas with pumpkin, or in this case do I really need to add butternut squash AND beets to the same salad?
There’s just SO many cozy and comforting fall recipe twists out there and not enough time in the WORLD to make ’em all.
Lucky for you, I’m always up for adventure so into this salad those bee-yoo-tiful squash and beets went.
Nestled alongside fluffy wild rice, roasty-toasty winter veggies, and pretty much everything else swoon-worthy.
And swoon I did. But only after devouring two bowlfuls of this rice.
And it was purely from happiness, I assure you.
Gahhh! Just the title of this salad makes me happy. Lately, it seems anything with the words “harvest” or “apples” or “pumpkin spice” makes me giddy with joy.
As in, my family gives me weird, “you’re-cray” looks when I’m cooking with a huge corny smile on my face.
Fall brings out the best in me fo’ sure. 😀
But this salad? Guys, I’m BEGGING you: MAKE IT.
Caps required. The only way possible to describe how epic this salad is.
And it’s a WARM salad too. I mean, I love cold salads as much as the next guy, but the middle-of-October freezing cold weather definitely calls for something warm and cozy.
It whips up in minutes so in no time at all you’ve got a cozy rice side dish to serve alongside that roast chicken, beef, or oh my gawsh, TURKEY.
Can you tell I’m already starting to think about Thanksgiving? Shameful. 😉
Let’s just stop talking and start stuffing our faces shall we? ♥
Harvest Wild Rice Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash
- 6 medium beets peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup baby carrots
- 2 cups cooked wild rice warm
- 1 cup cooked brown rice warm
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Place squash, beets, and carrots in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender.
- Combine veggies with warm rice, parsley and seasonings. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve salad warm.
Danielle says
Love how colorful this salad is and the addition of the rice is so perfect in this dish. Makes me want a big bowl of it right now!
Sarah says
I’m thinking it would make an awesome lunchtime salad as well?? 😉 Thanks Danielle!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Yay for finally jumping on the pumpkin spice coffee train! 🙂 What a gorgeous salad, Sarah! I love that you added beets to it! Gives it such a pretty color and delicious flavor.
Sarah says
Haha! Took me long enough right? 😉 Thanks Gayle!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I am a huge salad fan as well. There’s nothing better than a plate full of your favorite veggies. And who says it has to be summer to enjoy one? There are plenty of tasty winter veggies. I’m loving the butternut squash in this salad. And those beets, so healthy. Pinning!
Sarah says
Sounds like we’re both on the same salad/veggie train, Jen! I donno about you but I don’t ever want to get off. 😀 Thanks for pinning friend!
Annie @Maebells says
What a stunning fall salad!! I love wild rice salads!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Annie!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I don’t see rice salads enough in the blogosphere. This looks delicious!!!
Sarah says
Right?! They’re totally unappreciated. 😉 Thanks Liz!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
I love warm salads and wild rice. Such a perfect combination. I’m so glad I found your blog. I’m in love with it 😀 Pinning this recipe now!
Sarah says
Thanks for visiting, Vanessa! I love meeting new bloggers and can’t wait to get to know you. 🙂 Thanks for pinning this salad!
Karen - 2Teaspoons says
I absolutely love fall salad and this one looks amazing! I’m so glad you decided to use butternut squash AND beets…Definitely living a good life decision there 🙂
Sarah says
Hahaha RIGHT?! Best decision of the week right there. 😉 Thanks Karen!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
This is such a BEAUTIFUL salad! I love love love all the fall veggies (especially beets) and I bet they go great with that hearty rice!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jess! All hail fall veggies. 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Beautiful salad! I’m in love with all the veggies! and Sarah you click amazing pictures 🙂 Pinning!
Sarah says
It’s kinda funny that you say that since I wasn’t really liking the way these photos turned out at all. Haha! Thanks Manali! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
The colors on this salad are absolutely gorgeous!!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Renee!
Momma Baker says
I think this would be a perfect lunch salad!I Love how you added the beets and rice!
Sarah says
Yes, it would be a perfect lunchtime item! 🙂
Lilli @ Sugar and Cinnamon says
I love this! It’s so colourful and vibrant. And healthy! Definitely saving the recipe 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Lilli! 🙂
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Ok, a couple things (ok, lots of things). 1. I love beets and seeing them in this salad makes me want it right now. 2. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are the bomb, and I’m so glad they are back. 3. I am loving your new profile picture – you’re looking FABulous darling! Pinned! (p.s. not your profile picture, the salad!) 🙂
Sarah says
Beets are the bomb, PSLs are the bomb, and YOU are the sweetest, girl! Thanks so much Kristi! 🙂
[email protected] The Gastronomic Bong says
Sarah, this is a Gorgeous salad.. love everything in there.. especially louveeee the beetroot.. I’m definitely making this delicious salad tomorrow. . 🙂
Sarah says
Thank you, Arpita! LMK how this salad turns out! 😉
Isadora says
I love your fall salad, sarah!! I was just thinking that i’ve been a total slacker on salads these days and I need to fix that asap!! I love that you combined butternut squash and beets together, it doesn’t get much better! Also, I’m way behind you and still have never had a pumpkin spiced latte, ooppps!
Sarah says
This salad is a good way to get ‘ya outta a salad rut. Promise! And what?! You’ve never had a PSL?? You need to fix that and fast! 😉
Culinary Flavors says
This salad has so many wonderful ingredients in it! So packed with flavors!
Sarah says
Thanks so much! 🙂
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
I love the combo of butternut squash and beets in one salad – good choice! This sounds healthy, hearty, and delicious, Sarah!
Sarah says
Thanks Sarah! This salad sounds right up your alley. 😉
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
Sarah, what a beautiful salad! It is really a fall recipe! Love all the colours and flavours in here 😉
Sarah says
Thank you so much Olivia! You’re too sweet. 🙂
Joanne says
Salads like this make me smile like a fool also, so I totally get where you’re coming from! Love that you went with butternut AND beets. Good life choice.
Sarah says
Salads just overall make life brighter. 😀 Thanks Joanne!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay for more salads and trying your first pumpkin spice latte 🙂 I love salads all year too and this one is just gorgeous! The beets, butternut squash and wild rice sound amazing together and make such a perfect fall salad! So pretty and delicious! Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! This salad sounds soooo up your alley girl. 🙂 Thanks for pinning as well!