Spicy Butternut Squash Salad

This warm and tasty salad is full of fiber and spice, and will satisfy your hunger.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans
  • 1 10-ounce package spinach
  • ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Directions
Slice butternut squash in half and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until tender. Let squash cool for a few minutes and cut into cubes. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, squash and beans; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. To make dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and chili powder. Combine squash mixture and dressing. Toss with spinach. Sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe courtesy  Stephanie Barton, registered dietitian for Sharp Weight Management and Health Education.

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