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 🙂

Servings: 6

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

Here’s what you need…

• 1 Butternut Squash, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 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:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cube the butternut squash and place in a large bowl. Toss it with the olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, cumin and sea salt.
2. Spread over a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Stir the squash and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
3. 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 fiber, and 4g protein.