Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. diced butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 apple
  • 7 oz. arugula
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup walnuts (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced )
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place butternut on a shallow baking pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, toss once more to coat with seasonings.
  • Arrange the cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • While butternut squash are in the oven, peel and thinly slice the apple, or if you like keep the peel on the apple. Wash and dry arugula.
  • To make dressing place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a jar and shake until well combined. Or whisk ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Assemble salad by adding arugula to a serving platter or bowl. Top with butternut, apples, cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese. 
  • Serve with dressing.