Butternut Squash Quinoa Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

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Butternut Squash Quinoa Apple Salad with Honey Vinaigrette dressing!😍😍😍 You can make a big batch and serve it for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. You can’t go wrong!

Want more recipes with butternut squash? Try this Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Pasta and this Butternut Squash Vodka Pasta.

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Salad

ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 cups roasted butternut squash
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries

Dressing

ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Make the Salad

Method

  • Step 1

    Peel and chop the squash. Toss squash in olive oil and salt. Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake at 425F for 30 minutes flipping halfway tough.

  • Step 2

    Add arugula, squash, quinoa, feta, apples, dried cherries, basil, chickpeas to a large bowl. Set aside.

Make the Dressing

  • Step 1

    In a small cup stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Assembly

  • Step 1

    Add dressing and squash to the salad. Toss well and enjoy!