Butternut Squash Salad

Serves: 2-3

Prep Time: 15-20 min

Cook Time: 20-30 min

Total Time: ~1 hour

This easy to make butternut squash winter salad is a perfect comfort dish that offers a light touch of spice, handfuls of fresh greens, and a nice bite of crunchy toppings to compliment.

Ingredients

~3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

¼ tsp cumin

¼ tsp cayenne

3 cups of mixed greens

~1 oz goat cheese

4 tbs pomegranate seeds (optional)

2 tbs pistachios (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing

2 ½ tbs extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

½ tsp fresh lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ½ tbs water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss squash cubes in olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Place on the sheet and bake for 30 min.

3. In a mason jar, make the dressing and shake well.

4. Remove the butternut squash from the oven, let cool slightly before combining.

5. Assemble the salad: start with greens and toss in the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Then add some leaves into a plating bowl, and then add in some of the feta cheese, pomegranate seeds and crushed pistachios. Continue until all ingredients are used up. Finish with a layer of the additions for color and presentation.

6. Enjoy