Roasted Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
1
whole
acorn squash, seeded and sliced into wedges
-
1
whole
apple, cut into 6 wedges
-
1
whole
red onion, cut into wedges
-
2
tablespoons
avocado oil or other high heat oil
-
1
teaspoon
sea salt
-
½
teaspoon
fresh ground pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
chipotle chili powder
-
3
cups
cooked quinoa
-
¼
cup
chopped walnuts
-
1
tablespoon
lime juice
-
2
ounces
parmesan, shaved (optional)
The dressing
-
½
cup
greek yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1
whole
lime, zest and juice
-
1
teaspoon
minced garlic
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420 degrees.
- Toss the acorn squash, apple, and red onion with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper, and chipotle chili powder.
- Spread the mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- In a separate bowl, toss the cooked quinoa with walnuts and lime juice.
- Top the quinoa with the roasted fruit and vegetables, and add parmesan if desired.
- Drizzle with the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
309
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
752mg
Cholesterol
7mg
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