Chopped Winter Salad with Butternut Squash, Kale and Lemon Honey Dressing

This chopped winter salad is made with nutritious ingredients and pairs well with pasta or can be enjoyed as a meal itself.

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I have another fantastic recipe for you all today. Hopefully you’re not getting sick of my “SIMPLE” theme already because I’m loving it.

It’s actually two recipes in one. The chopped salad is one, and butternut squash is another. I posted my roasted butternut squash recipe on Monday if you’d like to check it out.

I’m a huge fan of kale salads because you can add dressing to them and they keep for a few days without getting soggy!

I made this salad while keeping in mind winter vegetables like the butternut squash. When my husband works late, I will either eat dinner with my kids or alone, in peace after they go to bed.

And I’m not sure about you but I cook ALL THE TIME. However, there are some days I just don’t want to eat what I made. Is that weird?!

That’s why I will have a few frozen (yet still good for me) meals in the freezer. I’ll either add a salad like this winter kale salad or roasted vegetables as a side dish.

This past month I picked up four varieties of the Lean Cuisine Marketplace meals. The meals included: Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Sesame Chicken, Mushroom & Spring Pea Risotto, and Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Ravioli.

I shop at Target quite a bit since they gained a full grocery section at our local store. I love it because they have quite an assortment of nutritious food and extra-large shopping carts to hold two children plus a ton of groceries.

They also have soft pretzels at the entrance to entertain my kids for a few minutes while I shop. It’s all about balance.

This past week I paired this chopped winter salad with the Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese for an excellent combo (mac & cheese is not just for kids, right!?). 

Dietitian’s Dish

Kale has been quite the popular green leafy vegetable for the past years and rightfully so.

Kale is a powerhouse vegetable containing only 33 calories per 1 cup.

It also contains several important nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin C among others in addition to disease-fighting antioxidants. 

You can find the LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE varieties at Target in the frozen foods aisle. Lean Cuisine products now come in a variety of good-for-you food options including gluten-free options, protein-packed options and even organic ingredient options.

There are pretty much options for everyone!

If you’re looking for a little extra motivation to stay focused with a healthy lifestyle and earn rewards at the same time, check out Lean Cuisine’s Well Being program. 

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