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Butternut Squash and Barley Salad

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Course Salad
Keyword salad, barley, butternut squash
Servings 4

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp. dried sage
  • 2 cups barley cooked per package directions
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 8 cups fresh kale spinach, romaine or other leafy green of your choice
  • 1 15- oz. can chickpeas or other canned beans of your choice drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup toasted chopped nuts of your choice (optional)

VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves finely minced garlic
  • pinch of pepper
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
  • Add cubed squash, oil and sage to sheet pan and toss together. Roast about 30 minutes or until squash is tender and beginning to brown.
  • In a large salad or serving bowl, layer the barley, leafy greens, chickpeas, cranberries and nuts. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the vinaigrette with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • When squash is done, toss well with other salad ingredients.
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.