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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

Protein 26g
Carbs 197g
Fats 84g

Recipe by:

Nicole Modic

April 24, 2022
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    BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA SALAD - INGREDIENTSFOR THE SALAD:2/3 cup quinoa1 1/3 cups water (or bone broth if not vegan!)1 lb butternut squash, chopped into cubes1 red onion, chopped1 tb olive oil 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup dried cranberries2 cups spinach or baby kalesalt & pepper to tasteFOR THE DRESSING:3 tb olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp salt, pepper to taste

    You guys have been asking for more savory recipes, so I’m gonna deliver—starting with this BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA SALAD! You know I loveeeeeee me some sweet treats, but I also want to show you more of the day to day, easy meals that I make for my fam; the ones that all four of us picky-ass eaters love—this salad is definitely one of them!

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    5 from 1 vote

    BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA SALAD

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Refined Sugar Free
    • Vegan
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    Ingredients

    FOR THE SALAD:
    • ⅔ cup quinoa
    • 1 ⅓ cup water (or bone broth if not vegan!)
    • 1 lb butternut squash, chopped into cubes
    • 1 red onion, chopped
    • 1 tbsp olive oil 
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans 
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • 2 cups spinach or baby kale
    • salt & pepper to taste
    FOR THE DRESSING:
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp salt, pepper to taste

    Instructions 

    1. Heat oven to 400. 
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    3. Spread the butternut squash and onions on the baking sheet. 
    4. Pour 1 tb olive oil on top and use your hands to coat. 
    5. If you need to add a little more oil, do it! 
    6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
    7. Roast for 20-30 minutes, tossing once throughout. 
    8. Once done remove from oven and let cool. 
    9. Cook quinoa on the stove, by adding quinoa and water. 
    10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. 
    11. Make dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a small bowl. 
    12. Now assemble the salad. In a large bowl, add the butternut squash, onions, quinoa, spinach/kale, cranberries and pecans, and toss well with the dressing. 
    13. Add salt and pepper to taste. EAT!
    Nutrition Hide Nutrition
    Calories: 1565kcalCarbohydrates: 197gProtein: 26gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gSodium: 678mgPotassium: 2944mgFiber: 26gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 53880IUVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 395mgIron: 12mg

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    1. Michael
      September 5, 2024

      5 stars
      I would have never put these two together so thank you for giving me inspo to try something new!

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      1. kalejunkie
        September 9, 2024

        I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed it, Michael! Thank you so much for your review!

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