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Quinoa Salad with Acorn Squash and Apples

This protein-packed quinoa dish full of creamy acorn squash, crunchy apples, and toasted walnuts is naturally gluten free and vegan.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash (seeded and cut cubes (skin-on))
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (divided)
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked & prepared according to package instructions)
  • 1 apple (cored and diced)
  • ½ cup scallions (minced)
  • ¼ cup parsley (minced)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (toasted)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place acorn cubes in a resealable plastic bag and coat with half of the olive oil, salt and pepper (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Seal bag and shake well to combine.
  3. Scatter squash on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until softened.
  4. While squash is baking, combine cooked quinoa, diced apple, scallions and parsley in a large bowl.
  5. Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until they smell toasted. Add to bowl with quinoa.
  6. Add cooked squash to the quinoa and dress with lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Toss well and season with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Serve warm, cold or at room temperature. Can be made up to 1 day in advance.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33.3g (11%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 14.8g (23%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13.1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Fiber 4.6g (18%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33.3g 11%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 14.8g 23%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.1g 77%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

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