Serves 4 | Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
· 1 cup of butternut squash, cubed
· 10 cups of mixed greens
· 1 apple chopped into bite-sized pieces
· ½ lemon
· ¼ cup dried cranberries
· ¼ cup toasted pecans
· ¼ cup of feta or blue cheese(optional)
· 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
· 1 cup olive oil
· 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
· 1 tablespoon honey
· ½ teaspoon dried oregano
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Olive oil cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray lined baking sheet with olive oil spray. Season butternut squash with salt and pepper and place on baking sheet. Turn once. Cook until golden brown 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
2. Squeeze lemon juice onto apples so they don’t turn brown
3. Add mixed greens, apple, butternut squash, cheese, and cranberries.
4. Add pecans last
5. Add dressing (see below), use a small amount and toss.
6. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
1. Combine mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and seasons.
2. Stream in olive oil and whisk quickly.
3. Adjust seasonings to taste.