Easy Butternut Squash Salad with Feta

This recipe would be a great way to start out Thanksgiving dinner next week or simply to enjoy between now and then (for dinner or lunch). It’s hearty enough to eat on its own or great paired with a batch of Whole-Grain Pumpkin Muffins for a meatless meal.

Ingreadient

• 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cubed (I buy it already cut up in the produce section))
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 8 cups arugula
• 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 avocado (diced)
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Step by step

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash together with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Arrange the arugula on a large platter and top with the squash. Add the feta and avocado.
3. Blend together all ingredients until smooth. I used my hand immersion blender since this is a small job. A mini food processor would work nicely as well. Drizzle dressing over top of the salad and serve.