Autumn Arugula Salad Recipe | Cook With Us | Well+Good

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a heart-healthy nut, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is a more economical option.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Cover the squash slices with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Use the same pan on low heat and add the pecans.

Toast until they are slightly golden and fragrant, stirring and shaking the pan as they toast, for about 5 minutes.

Toss with maple syrup for the last minute.

Add the arugula to a large bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add in the avocado, cranberries, pecans, and squash pieces.

Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and drizzle over salad.

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