Harvest Quinoa Salad with Feta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    411 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Harvest Quinoa Salad with Feta

Made with fall ingredients with a delicious Maple Vinegraitte that can be served as a side dish or a meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 medium kabocha squash de-seeded and cut into half moons
  • 8 Cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 Cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 green apple
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 Cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 Cup pecans raw
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 Cup dried cranberries
  • 1 Tsp smoked paprika
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 garlic minced or pressed, clove
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place in the squash and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and a drizzle of oil (1 Tablespoon).
  2. Using your hands toss to get all pieces coated, then arrange them in a single layer with some space in between.
  3. Roast for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender. Allow it to cool before adding it to the salad.
  4. In a small jar add all dressing ingredients, then put the lid on and shake vigorously to blend together.
  5. In a large bowl, add baby spinach first, then top with roasted squash, quinoa, sliced apple, cranberries, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese.
  6. Just before serving add the dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa approx yields 3 cups cooked quinoa. I recommend you measure out your cooked quinoa for accuracy. 
  •  To cool the quinoa quickly – transfer to a bowl and place in freezer and toss occasionally until cooled. Do not use hot quinoa or it will soak up a lot of the dressing and the salad will be dry.
  • Add your dressing just before serving, so the salad doesn't lose texture. Make sure to toss well in the dressing.
  • Quinoa salad last about 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 374mg (16%) Potassium 1007mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 7555IU (151%) Vitamin C 37.2mg (41%) Calcium 250mg (25%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Potassium 1007mg 21%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 7555IU 151%
Vitamin C 37.2mg 41%
Calcium 250mg 25%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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