Harvest Squash And Apple Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Harvest Squash And Apple Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Acorn Squash; Olive Oil, As Needed; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cups Squash Seeds; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Whole Grain Quinoa; 2 whole Apples, Cubed; 1 cup Dried Cranberries; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups Acorn Squash
Olive Oil, As Needed
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 cups Squash Seeds
2 cups Water
1 cup Whole Grain Quinoa
2 whole Apples, Cubed
1 cup Dried Cranberries
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a baking sheet lined with foil, toss squash with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange on a single layer on one side of the baking sheet. Toss squash seeds with oil, salt and pepper and arrange on a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender and seeds are toasted, stirring once halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking. Set aside.
3
In a medium pot, boil water over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until translucent. Transfer to a glass or a stainless mixing bowl. Set aside.
4
For the vinaigrette, in a liquid measuring cup, mix apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
5
Add cubed apples, dried cranberries, roasted squash and seeds to the quinoa. Pour vinaigrette and toss to coat everything with vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving bowl or dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Acorn Squash, Olive Oil, As Needed, Salt And Pepper, to taste, 1/2 cups Squash Seeds, and more.

Yes, Harvest Squash And Apple Quinoa Salad 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.

Harvest Squash And Apple Quinoa Salad

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