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A festive mix of roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, leafy greens, arugula, and celery, topped with dried cranberries and pecans with a light yogurt-balsamic dressing ties this salad all together for a fresh, delicious holiday side dish!
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large apples, cored and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 6 cups leafy greens (like kale or spinach), chopped
- 1½ cups celery, chopped
- 6 cups arugula, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, cut diagonally
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Dressing:
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons honey
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Lightly toss squash in olive oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft.
- Let cool.
- Mix remaining salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Add squash.
- For dressing, whisk together yogurt, vinegar, and honey.
- Pour dressing over salad and serve.
Serves 6
About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, BrightFocus and its flagship research programs—Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research—has awarded more than $300 million in research grants to scientists around the world, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools. We also share the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.
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