Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 ounces arugula (2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
1 large shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 ounces arugula (2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and season the cavities with salt and pepper.
3
Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes, until tender.
4
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
5
Add the quinoa, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the raisins and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
7
Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool.
8
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and honey with the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the dressing to the quinoa along with the apple, shallot, garlic, mint and parsley and toss well.
10
Add the arugula and toss gently.
11
Set the squash halves on plates.
12
Fill with the salad and serve.

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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 Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 cup quinoa, and more.

Yes, Roasted Delicata Squash with 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.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad

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