Quinoa and Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

This delicious and nutritious salad is a perfect meal for any time of day. It features quinoa, roasted acorn squash, arugula, goat cheese, and a lemon tahini dressing.

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet Small bowl Large bowl Whisk

Preparation Time:

10

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

35

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Keywords:

Quinoa, Acorn Squash, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Lemon Tahini Dressing

Meal:

lunch, dinner

Cooking Method:

Dietary Restrictions:

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa
1 acorn squash, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the cubed acorn squash on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, honey, and garlic powder.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted acorn squash, arugula, and goat cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Calories: 495, Fat: 24g, Protein: 16g, Carbs: 53g, Fiber: 8g

This delicious and nutritious salad is a perfect meal for any time of day. It features quinoa, roasted acorn squash, arugula, goat cheese, and a lemon tahini dressing.

Rating:

4

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