Autumn Lentil Salad Recipe

• vegetable cooking spray
• 4 c. butternut squash (1 large squash) peeled and cut into 3/4-in cubes
• 3/4 tsp curry pwdr
• 1 1/4 c. dry lentils
• 2 x bay leaves
• 1 lrg red onion finely minced
• 15 x dry apricot halves cut into thirds
• 1/2 c. low-salt chicken broth plus
• 1/4 c. vegetable broth if needed
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh grnd black pepper
• 5 c. spinach leaves *see directions
• 1/4 c. minced almonds toasted

Directions