Chicken Butternut Salad - Gluten and Dairy Free

 Don't you see this picture and want to eat it? Yes, you do.  Because it looks amazing and tastes amazing too! 

Chicken Butternut Salad - Gluten and Dairy Free 

1 butternut squash

olive oil

1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 

salt and pepper, to taste 

1/4 c. dry quinoa, rinsed

1/2 c. water

lettuce of choice 

1-2 apples, diced 

1/4 c. dried cranberries 

**Peel and dice the butternut squash and sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in 400* oven, on lined baking sheet, for 20 mins, flipping half way through time.  

**While squash is roasting, slice chicken, season with salt and pepper and pan fry until cooked through.  Set aside.  

**Cook the quinoa in the microwave.  Add the 1/2 c. water and the quinoa to a bowl, cover and cook for 2 minutes.  Remove and stir, then cook for another 4 minutes.  Stir and let stand for 1 minute. 

**In a large bowl combine the squash, chicken, quinoa, lettuce, apple, and cranberries.  

Serve with safe dressing and die of happiness. 

Adapted from: http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2013/09/18/butternut-squash-fall-chicken-salad-with-maple-dressing/