Butternut Squash Apple Kale Salad

Was that a cool breeze I felt?!? ... FALL, is that you?? I'm going to take that as a YES!

FALL is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the crispy air and changing colors. It's just SO BEAUTIFUL! Take a moment to enjoy this change of season because it will be gone in a flash.

Not only is FALL beautiful, it also comes with many of my favorite dishes. This Butternut Squash Apple Kale Salad is perfect for the season, and I promise it has all the tastes of FALL that you've been waiting for! Check out the recipe below:

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups kale, roughly chopped

• 1/4 dried cranberries

Roasted butternut squash

• 1 1/2 cups butternut squash cut into 1/2" pieces

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Apple Compote

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1 cup apple diced (~ 2 1/2 )

• 6 dates pitted, diced

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

• 3 tablespoons red onion diced

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Maple Dressing

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• sea salt and pepper taste