Autumn Glory Salad: A Fall Salad Recipes Delight!

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds / 900g), peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (2.5ml)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml)
• 5 ounces / 140g mixed greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 red apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
• ½ cup / 50g dried cranberries
• ½ cup / 50g pecan halves, toasted
• 4 ounces / 115g crumbled goat cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (45ml)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15ml)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste