Butternut Squash & Apple Salad

I’ve never been a huge fan of salads.  My type of salad is more like “would you like some lettuce with all those toppings?”  What can I say?  I like my salads dressed up nicely!  This Butternut Squash Salad has quickly become one of my favorites and is filled with so many vitamins & nutrients that it will leave you feeling full, healthy & refreshed!

Lettuce

• Helps to improve bone health, reduces risk of diabetes, lowers high blood pressure, anti-inflammatory properties, improves metabolism & prevents growth of cancerous cells in the body

Chicken

• Good source of protein, controls blood pressure, helpful in managing & reducing weight, plentiful in vitamin D, vitamin A, calcium, potassium, sodium & phosphorous

Bacon

• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, thiamin, vitamin B12, zinc & selenium

Butternut Squash

• Good source of vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid & manganese; good for lowering & preventing high blood pressure, preventing asthma, digestive health & boosting immune function

Apple

• Extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids & dietary fiber; apple pectin also has a detoxifying quality & is used in many cleansing formulas

Olive Oil

• Aids in weight loss, reduces heart problems, slows down the aging process, boosts metabolism & digestion, prevents breast cancer & gallstones & reduces LDL cholesterol levels

Apple Cider Vinegar 

• Speeds up metabolism, helps cleanse digestive system, has HCl to help digestion of food

Butternut Squash & Apple Salad

Ingredients

• Organic green leaf lettuce
• 1 package free-range organic chicken breasts
• 3 slices of bacon – crumbled
• 1 medium-sized organic butternut squash – cubed
• 1 medium-sized organic apple – cubed
• Feta cheese crumbles (optional)
• Handful of craisins (optional)
• Olive oil & Apple Cider Vinegar
• Himalayan Salt

Directions

• Grill, cook or bake chicken until browned on the outside.
• For squash: peel & cube squash. Arrange on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil & sprinkle with Himalayan salt & cinnamon. Roast on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, rotating halfway through.
• Arrange salad

Drizzle with olive oil & apple cider vinegar or your favourite dressing & dig in!