Chicken and Butternut Squash Salad

When working towards a fat loss goal it’s important to incorporate plenty of greens and lean protein into your diet, while removing starchy and grain-filled items. This Chicken and Butternut Squash Salad makes a really satisfying meal that will propel you towards your weight loss goals without making you feel like you’re missing out on tasty food 🙂

Here’s what you need…
1 Butternut Squash, cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon sweet paprika

⅛ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon sea salt

6 cups Arugula

2 cups leftover roasted chicken, chopped

5 Dates, pitted and chopped

¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

1 avocado

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 204°C. Cube the butternut squash and place in a large bowl. Toss it with the olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, cumin and sea salt.

Spread over a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Stir the squash and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Combine the squash and all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 109 calories, 10g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 28mg sodium, 1g sugar, 2g fibre, and 4g protein.