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Healthy Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad

Healthy Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad Bursting with Flavor

This Healthy Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad is a delightful blend of roasted butternut squash and crisp Gala apples, perfect for a nourishing autumn meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium Apple (preferably Gala) Diced
  • ¼ cup Green Onion Chopped
  • 2 cups Baby Kale or Spinach
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¼ cup Toasted Almonds Or other nuts
  • ¼ cup Pepitas
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small bowl
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water for about 30 seconds until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil, add rinsed quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. While the quinoa cools, whisk together the apple cider, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, roasted butternut squash, diced apple, chopped green onion, and greens.
  6. Drizzle the cider vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
  7. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow flavors to meld by chilling before serving. Store separately if including nuts in the salad to maintain their crunch.

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