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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
This Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is a seasonal recipe that is perfect for holiday gatherings and Thanksgiving- bursting with color & flavor
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 small butternut squash peeled, deseeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes or slices (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups kale destemmed and cut
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butternut squash onto the prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread the squash into an even layer and roast until they soften and begin to caramelize, 30-35 minutes. Set aside to cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients. Add the chopped kale on top of the dressing, and use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale to tenderize them.
- Add the quinoa and cooled butternut squash on top of the kale and dressing and toss carefully to combine.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese on top and serve at room temperature or allow to cool in the fridge.
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Notes
- Storage: Keep the salad covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
1071mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
26668IU
(533%)
Vitamin C
121mg
(134%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 26668IU | 533% |
| Vitamin C | 121mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.