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Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad with Cranberries

Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad with Cranberries

An enchanting blend of fall flavors, this Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad with Cranberries is a deliciously vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Autumn, Healthy
Calories: 211

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 cup white quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups lacinato kale thinly chopped
  • 3-4 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place squash cubes in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 1.5 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, rosemary, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently massage the chopped kale to tenderize it.
  5. Add sliced green onions, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, cooked quinoa, and roasted butternut squash to the bowl with kale.
  6. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with proteins or different nuts based on personal taste.

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