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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

This Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is bursting with fall flavors, making it the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or even a healthy tailgate!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash, fall recipe, feta cheese, friendsgiving, healthy recipe, healthy side dish, quinoa salad, thanksgiving side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

Roasted Veggies

  • 2.5 cups butternut squash cut into 1/2" cubes (about 1/2 butternut squash)
  • 1.5 cups red onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • Pinch of salt

Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked, rinsed
  • 2 cups water

Mix-Ins

  • 1/3 cup dried cherries unsweetened, if available
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 Tbsp feta cheese crumbles

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp raw honey
  • Dash of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the cut up butternut squash and red onion to a large bowl. Season with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Toss to coat, then transfer to a baking sheet (line with foil or parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray to minimize clean up).
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a small saucepan. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat, let the quinoa sit for 2 minutes then fluff with a fork.
  • To make the dressing, mix 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of olive oil, raw honey, and ground cinnamon in a small dish. Stir to combine.
  • To a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, butternut squash, red onion, dried cherries, pepitas, parsley, feta cheese, and prepared dressing. Gently toss to mix everything together.
  • You can serve this quinoa salad hot, or cold after refrigeration.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5005IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.7mg