Butternut Squash, Arugula And Quinoa Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash, Arugula And Quinoa Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Diced; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 cup Dry Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/3 cups Pecan Pieces; 2 cups Arugula; FOR THE DRESSING:; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup; 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard; 1 dash Sea Salt; 1 dash Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Diced
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Dry Quinoa
2 cups Water
1/2 cups Dried Cranberries
1/3 cups Pecan Pieces
2 cups Arugula
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1-1/2 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1 dash Sea Salt
1 dash Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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["Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.", "Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil and spread it out on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, turning the squash over once after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.", "While the squash roasts, add quinoa and 2 cups of water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Then remove the lid, fluff the quinoa with a fork, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.", "Whisk together the vinaigrette dressing ingredients while the squash and quinoa cook. You can also ""plump"" up the cranberries by mixing them with a bit of water and microwaving for about 15 seconds.", "When the squash and quinoa have cooled a bit, mix them together. Add the cranberries and pecans. Pour on the vinaigrette and stir well. Add the arugula just before serving."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled And Diced, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 cup Dry Quinoa, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash, Arugula And Quinoa Salad With Maple Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Butternut Squash, Arugula And Quinoa Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

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