I've become a lover of squash, particularly acorn and butternut. They're sweet but substantial and a really awesome vegetable addition to just about any meal. While I've taken up going to the gym, I'm also trying to get serious about portion control and adding more fruit and veggies to my meals. Therefore, we've been attempting to add a salad to every meal instead of bread or potatoes or whatever deliciousness we have with dinner normally. So instead of entree, side, and salad, we're trying to cut out the starch/carb. I think we've been pretty successful so far, and salads like this make it real easy!
This particular salad consists of any greens you like (we like arugula on its own or mixed in with other greens). Hubby roasted peeled and cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme I believe. We also threw in shredded carrots, onion, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. I added a touch of gorgonzola cheese to mine, but it really didn't need it honestly. Hubby made a simple vinaigrette which was perfect and allowed the ingredients to sing. This was an awesome dinner, and I never felt like I was eating "just a salad". This is a keeper for sure!
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