Roasted squash and pomegranate salad

Ingredients

For the pomegranate molasses:

• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

For the dressing:

• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see below)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons water

For the salad:

• 2 lbs butternut squash, cubed
• 1 2 heads of romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped and briefly toasted