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This is my idea of a salad! Chicken, Butternut Squash, Pecans and Cranberries? And a Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing? Yum!
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Butternut squash is one of my favorite things to eat in the fall (or really any time of the year). A week ago I had some roasted butternut squash, and thought why not put in in a salad? Why haven’t I done this before?? I made this salad for David and I and it might be my favorite salad I have made so far. It’s pretty yummy! This Chicken Butternut Squash salad is perfect for a healthy, fall meal. The flavors or butternut squash, pecans, cranberries come together to make for a tasty, flavorful salad. Who said salads have to be boring??
The flavors all taste great together. With butternut squash, pecans, cranberries and chicken, this would be a perfect fall salad. Although I’m enjoying it every season. It’s so good! And the dressing is so easy, but adds a nice amount of sweetness to the dish. I love this chicken and butternut squash salad.
- 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup butternut squash diced
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz chicken breasts
- salt
- black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
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For the dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients in a blender.
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For the butternut squash: Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Toss the butternut in the oil, and lay out on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the squash is done.
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For the pecans: Place a skillet over medium heat, and add the butter and honey. Add the chopped pecans, and stir for 5-7 minutes, or until the pecans are lightly toasted. Set aside.
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For the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the chicken to a skillet, and cook until the chicken is done and there is no pink.
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Assembly: In a large bowl, place the spinach, butternut squash, cranberries and pecans and mix together. Place salad mix onto serving plates.
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Slice the chicken breasts up and serve atop the salad.
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Add desired amount of dressing to your salad. Serve and enjoy 🙂