This salad truly is a taste of Fall. It’s easy, packed full of antioxidants, and delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed (I often buy Trader Joe’s pre-cut bags of butternut squash. Use 2 bags)
• 1 TBSP avocado oil
• 2 tsps turmeric
• Salt and pepper
• 8 cups salad greens (any greens will work- mixed greens, arugula, baby kale, spinach)
• 1 apple, chopped
• 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (I buy pre-seeded pomegranates at Trader Joe’s)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 1 TBSP dijon mustard
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, toss the squash with the avocado oil, turmeric, salt and pepper. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the squash is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
3. To make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and maple syrup.
4. In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, squash, apple, and dressing. Top with goat cheese, walnuts and pomegranate seeds.

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