Quinoa, Butternut Squash, And Kale Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa, Butternut Squash, And Kale Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed; 1 zucchini, cubed; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups chopped lacinato kale; 2 cups chopped Italian parsley; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 zucchini, cubed
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chopped lacinato kale
2 cups chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add butternut squash and zucchini; toss until coated. Place butternut squash and zucchini onto a baking sheet.
3
Bake in the preheated oven, tossing once half way through, until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.
4
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
5
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, butternut squash, zucchini, quinoa, kale, parsley, raisins, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl; toss until salad is combined.

250

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Protein

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Quinoa, Butternut Squash, And Kale 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.

Quinoa, Butternut Squash, And Kale Salad

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