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Warm Butternut Squash, Lentil and Feta Salad

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Description

Quick salad of spinach greens, spicy roasted butternut squash, earthy lentils and tart feta cheese.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 whole Butternut Squash; Peeled, Seeded And Cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock (or Water)
  • 2 cups Dry Brown Lentils
  • 1 whole Roasted Red Pepper, Seeded, Peeled And Diced
  • ½ cups Reduced-fat Feta Cheese
  • 1 bunch Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, Coarsely Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Roasted Pistachios, Chopped
  • FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 whole Garlic Clove, Coarsely Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, Or Other Hot Sauce
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. On a large rimmed baking sheet add the butternut squash cubes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper and 1 tablespoon chili powder. Toss to coat the squash. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Test doneness by piercing the squash with a fork. When it’s done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the lentils and turn to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Turn off the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
3. Into a small mason jar, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Put the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to combine.
4. Into a large bowl add the red pepper, feta, spinach, parsley, pistachios, squash, lentils and vinaigrette. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

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whitetictac on 11.2.2015

Wow, what a surprisingly delicious Fall salad!
Such a “warm” salad in many ways- its presentation, the spices, served right away. Thanks for the wonderful addition to my vegetarian line-up!

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