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Fall Quinoa Salad
By quardart_seisey
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Added 23 days ago
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Updated 2 days ago
Easy
Side
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: mins
Total: mins
Serves 8
Ingredients (for 8 servings)
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4.0 cup Butternut Squash
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2.0 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1.0 piece A Sprinkle Of Salt &Amp; Pepper
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1.0 cup Barley
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3.0 cup Mixed Greens
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0.5 cup Chopped Pecans
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0.33 cup Pomegranate Seeds
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0.33 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
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4.0 oz Crumbled Goat Cheese
Note: Items with are common pantry items.
Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
172.0
Calories
6.6g
Protein
18.4g
Carbs
9.2g
Fat
4.8g
Fiber
3.0g
Sugar
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 420-degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add cubed butternut squash to the baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil and a little bit of salt and pepper. Roast butternut squash in pre-heated oven for roughly 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Total time will vary pending how big your squash cubes are; they are done when lightly browned.
While the butternut squash is cooking, prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Removed from heat and allow to cool before adding to the salad. To quickly cool, spread cooked quinoa out on a baking sheet, or a large plate, and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Add the roasted butternut squash, cooled quinoa, spinach, pecans, pomegranate seeds, onion, and goat cheese to a large salad bowl.
To a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk together (you could also add them to a mason jar and quickly shake). Then, pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss to combine.
Salad can be served immediately, or chilled in the fridge first (I like it chilled for 30 minutes first). Enjoy!
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Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
172.0
Calories
6.6g
Protein
18.4g
Carbs
9.2g
Fat
4.8g
Fiber
3.0g
Sugar
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.