We started off with the most delicious salad ever. I obviously picked it out because it was very "fall-y" and figured Adam would have at least tried it.... although we pretty much split this down the middle! I took a picture of the menu so I would remember what was in it. So for the salad it goes as follows:
Salad Ingredients:
Spinach or a mixed baby lettuce salad
Roasted butternut squash
Pumpkin seeds
Shaved parmesan
Pomegranate seeds
Cranberry vinaigrette
Now I won't put measurements because with a salad you can be as creative as you'd like!
So tonight I roasted a butternut squash with some olive oil and salt+pepper....
While the beautiful aroma of butternut squash filled the apartment I went to work on this cranberry vinaigrette!
I didn't have fresh cranberries or frozen ones but I had dried cranberries which I love to put on salads.
So in a food processor I combined the following.. (plus or minus) I tried to measure it all out but of course ended up adding a few things here and there...
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 Tbsp to 1/4 cup of cider vinegar (start off with 1T and add a bit more depending on your taste)
3 Tbsp of warm water
1 Tbsp of honey
Salt+Pepper to taste
I STRONGLY recommend you try your vinaigrette as you go along to check for taste! I stored it in a glass bottle that used to be salad dressing that I just washed out.
Toss the salad with the warm butternut squash, dressing, and rest of the ingredients and enjoy!
