WINTER SQUASH AND HONEY-ALMOND CRANBERRY SALAD

Winter Squash and Honey-Almond Cranberry Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds or 4 cups cubed)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup Wonderful Almond Accents Honey Roasted with Cranberries
4-6 cups arugula or baby spinach leaves

Steps:

1) Halve, seed and peel squash. Cut into bite-size cubes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the squash, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes until squash is just tender, stirring several times. Remove from heat.
2) Whisk together remaining olive oil, maple syrup and lemon juice; add 2 tablespoons dressing to squash. Stir in Almond Accents. Serve squash warm or cool over arugula or spinach. Drizzle with remaining dressing.