Autumn Apple, Quinoa, and Butternut Squash Salad



This Autumn Apple, Quinoa, and Butternut Squash Salad is colorful and full of flavor. It has quinoa, roasted butternut squash, crisp apple slices, and a sweet-and-sour dressing. Great for a healthy and tasty fall meal.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups butternut squash, diced
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups arugula, washed

Instructions:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions

Let it cool

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender

In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted butternut squash, apple slices, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly

Serve the salad over a bed of arugula

Enjoy the delightful flavors of autumn in this nutritious quinoa salad!


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