Winter Fruit, Kale & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups 3/4-inch cubes of peeled butternut squash
• 1/2 cup lime or lemon juice (or a combination)
• 3 tablespoons date paste or maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, I like whole grain mustard for this
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 5 1/2 to 6 cups stemmed and chopped kale
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apple, 1 med/large apple. I like Honey Crisp and Envy
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1/3 cups currants or raisins
• 1/2 cup pomegranate
• 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• Sea salt or salt substitute and freshly ground black pepper to taste