Harvest Salad

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 medium size roasted butternut squash
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 package arugula or chopped kale
• ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
• ½ - ¾ cup crumbled feta, goat or blue cheese (your choice)
• ½ cup dried cranberries

Dressing Ingredients:

• 2 medium oranges zested & juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Peel squash, remove seeds & cut in bite-size pieces. Place cut squash on cookie sheet & drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until fork tender.
3. Prepare lentils & quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
4. Whisk together dressing ingredients & set aside.
5. Once all items are cool mix them together in a large bowl.
6. Drizzle dressing over top of the salad then add cranberries, almonds & toss together. Just before serving sprinkle with cheese & serve at room temperature. Enjoy!