Monday, December 23, 2013

Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad

1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 red onion, peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
2 cups chopped spinach
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans

Dressing:
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste



Put squash and onion in a large mixing bowl.  Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper.  Place on a large baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

Meanwhile, combine quinoa and vegetable broth in sauce pan.  Bring to a boil and then lower heat to simmer.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Combine cooled squash, onion and quinoa.  Combine in large bowl with spinach, cranberries and pecans.

In a mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake.  Pour on salad and mix well a few hours before serving.  (This is a salad best served at room temperature in my humble opinion.)


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