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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad

    Published: Oct 20, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Nov 26, 2018 · 375 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    With quinoa, kale, cranberries, and feta topped off with a delicious Maple Tahini Dressing, this Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad is a salad you will crave.Quinoa & Butternut Squash with Maple Tahini DressingThis post is brought to you by Pompeian. All opinions are my own.

    You know the funny thing about fall foods? Every time I start eating them I wonder why on earth I don't eat them year around.

    Quinoa & Butternut Squash with Maple Tahini Dressing

    Ok, yes. We flirted with pumpkin a bit over the summer. But beyond that, all things fall were safety tucked away until about a month ago.

    I'd almost forgotten just how much I love butternut squash in salad.

    Quinoa & Butternut Squash with Maple Tahini Dressing
    To me, it makes an otherwise simple salad into a wonderful vegetarian meal. (Perfect for Meatless Mondays.)

     

    Today's Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad is made even better by the Maple Tahini Dressing. Folks, I wanted to bathe in this dressing it was so good. Hubby was most definitely not in the mood for salad when I brought it to him. He ended up telling me how great it was about five times.

    Quinoa & Butternut Squash with Maple Tahini Dressing

     

    What Fall Food Do You Love?

    If You Like This Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad You May Also Like:

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    Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad

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    Quinoa & Butternut Squash with Maple Tahini Dressing

    This Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad is made even better by the Maple Tahini Dressing.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Quinoa
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 387kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided (such as Pompeian Mediterranean Blend or Extra Virgin)
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 cups cooked quinoa
    • 4 cups baby kale or spinach
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
    • 3 ounces feta crumbled (or nut cheese)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Toss squash with a tablespoon of oil and toss with chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
    • Make dressing by combining remaining oil, tahini, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
    • In a large bowl combine squash, quinoa, kale and cranberries. Toss with dressing and top with feta.

    Notes

    To make this recipe vegan, use crumbled (or nut cheese).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20655IU | Vitamin C: 90.3mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 3.4mg

     

    Quinoa & Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing - This quinoa salad is the perfect fall salad with butternut squash, cranberries and a sweet heat maple dressing. So delicious!

    Filed Under:

    Gluten Free RecipesQuinoa RecipesSalad RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      February 05, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks more like a treat than a m meal!

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