Name: Warm Squash, Leek, Orange, Lentil & Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 (142 g) pkgs baby spinach; 6 cups frozen butternut squash, pieces; 1 ½ (113 g) logs goat cheese; ¾ cup Italian salad dressing; 6 leeks; 3 (255 g) cans lentils; 3 oranges; ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds; balsamic vinegar; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; salt

Warm Squash, Leek, Orange, Lentil & Spinach Salad with Goat CheeseWarm Squash, Leek, Orange, Lentil & Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese — a 35-minute lunch recipe with 12 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 (142 g) pkgs baby spinach

6 cups frozen butternut squash, pieces

1 ½ (113 g) logs goat cheese

¾ cup Italian salad dressing

6 leeks

3 (255 g) cans lentils

3 oranges

⅓ cup pumpkin seeds

balsamic vinegar

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

Wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the spinach if it came pre-washed.)

Trim off root ends and dark green tops of the leeks, leaving only the white and pale green parts. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and rinse under running water, separating the layers to remove any dirt and grit. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick pieces and divide between two large baking sheet pans.

Add butternut squash to the baking sheets with the leek. Drizzle veggies with oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in an even layer.

Place baking sheets in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and roast, stirring halfway through, until veggies are fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, drain and rinse lentils. Set aside to drain further.

Peel oranges, separate into segments, and roughly chop the flesh. Place in a large bowl along with spinach and pumpkin seeds. Set aside.

When the veggies are done, remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Add warm veggies, lentils, and dressing to the bowl with the orange and spinach. Toss to combine the salad.

To serve, divide salad between plates or bowls and crumble goat cheese over top. Enjoy!

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