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Harvest Quinoa Salad

Harvest Quinoa Salad Bursting with Fall Flavors

A delightful Harvest Quinoa Salad that combines roasted butternut squash, apples, and nuts, perfect for any fall gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking to remove bitterness
  • 1 small Butternut Squash Cube and roast
  • 1 medium Apple (Gala) Fresh, substitution possible
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Can be swapped with chives
  • 2 cups Baby Kale or Spinach Spinach can replace kale
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or chopped dates can substitute
  • ⅓ cup Toasted Slivered Almonds Walnuts or pecans can be used
  • ⅓ cup Pepitas Sunflower seeds are an alternative
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar Use store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Quinoa: Bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa, add to boiling water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Roast the Butternut Squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cube 1 small butternut squash, spread on baking sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Cider Vinaigrette: Whisk together ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, roasted squash, diced apple, sliced green onions, kale/spinach, dried cranberries, almonds, and pepitas.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle cider vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Refrigerate Before Serving: Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add toasted almonds and pepitas just before serving for extra crunch.

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