Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

This roasted butternut squash and kale quinoa salad with maple vinaigrette is an easy yet flavorful meal that can be enjoyed as a main dish or side dish! It’s packed with healthy ingredients like quinoa, butternut squash, kale, olive oil, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar for an added boost of flavor! Prep time is only 10 minutes while cooking time is 30 minutes for this delicious meal!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking sheet lined with parchment paper; Large bowl; Small bowl; Whisk

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Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, Quinoa, Maple Vinaigrette, Healthy, Main Dish, Side Dish

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup of cooked quinoa

1 cup of cubed butternut squash

1 cup of chopped kale leaves

2 tablespoons of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons of maple syrup

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted butternut squash, and chopped kale leaves.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar to make the vinaigrette. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

Serve warm or cold as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 400; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 50g; Protein – 10g; Fiber – 8g

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