Harvest Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
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Harvest Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
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Delicious & healthy Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad that is surprisingly quick & easy to put together. Simple & Beautiful. Perfect side dish for the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups butternut squash 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups baby kale chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil and season with salt, freshly ground pepper, and rosemary. Spread butternut squash in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until squash is tender and lightly browned.
- While the butternut squash is roasting, rinse quinoa and place in a medium pan with water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook partially covered until liquid is absorbed, about 16-18 minutes.
- To assemble the salad, combine the roasted butternut squash, cooked quinoa, red onion, kale, cranberries,chopped pecans in a large bowl. Add the balsamic vinaigrette and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or cold.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
10270IU
(205%)
Vitamin C
33.8mg
(38%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10270IU | 205% |
| Vitamin C | 33.8mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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