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Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad featuring cranberries and spinach, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, is a perfect holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • whisk
  • Large Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

For The Roasted Vegetables

  • 2 lbs Butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large red onion peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

For The Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For The Salad

  • 2 cups baby spinach rinsed and spin dried
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • pomegranate arils optional
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F Degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the squash and red onion in the baking sheet. Drizzle it with oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Give it a toss.
  • Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in a cube of butternut squash comes in and out easily. Set aside to cool.
  • To Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • To assemble: Place baby spinach, quinoa, and roasted vegetables in a large salad bowl. Drizzle it with the salad dressing. Give it a gentle toss.
  • Top it off with the cranberries, pomegranate arils (if using), and walnuts. Toss and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Flavors meld better over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 9gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 17010IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg
Keyword healthy salad, Quinoa Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad, Thanksgiving Salad, Vegetarian Salad
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