Rich and Hearty Harvest Salad Bowl | That Salad Lady

Ingredients

• 1 small sugar pumpkin, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)*
• 4-6 cups arugula
• 4 cups cooked regular green or brown lentils (black or red lentils work too), 1 1/2 cup uncooked**
• 1 cup unsalted almonds (unsalted walnuts or pecans also work)***
• 3/4 cup goat cheese crumbles (optional)****
• 1/4 cup dried dates*****
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon style grainy mustard
• 1-2 teaspoons pure honey or maple syrup
• 1 shallot, whole or minced
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste