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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

URL: https://emilybites.com/2016/01/butternut-squash-quinoa-salad.html

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 lb cubed uncooked butternut squash
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

The dressing

  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 ⅔ tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

  • to taste sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Allow the squash to cool for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled squash with the cooked quinoa, goat cheese, and parsley.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey until combined.
  7. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  8. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5
Calories
125
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
18g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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