Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale
Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale balances warm, spiced roasted squash and zucchini with tender quinoa and crisp greens. Sweet raisins and a tangy apple cider–honey dressing bring bright contrast, while herbs and red onion add freshness and bite. Serve it as a satisfying lunch, a colorful side for dinner, or a make-ahead potluck dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the butternut squash and zucchini; toss to coat. Spread the butternut squash and zucchini on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, tossing once halfway through, until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 4
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
- 5
In a bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, butternut squash, zucchini, quinoa, kale, parsley, raisins, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and honey; toss until the salad is combined.
- Calories 290.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.41 g Moderate
- Carbs 56.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.39 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 38.08 mg Low Source
- Fiber 7.03 g Good Source
- Sugar 23.84 g High
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 106.27 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate
- Potassium 419.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2030.55 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 59.85 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale is a side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 290.49 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale?
- It is a salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Kale easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
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