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Healthy Fall Salad

Healthy Fall Salad: A Vibrant Twist with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This Healthy Fall Salad features roasted butternut squash, crunchy apples, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, making it a perfect seasonal dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 4 cups Kale Leaves Torn
  • 2 medium Apples (or Pears/Figs) Chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Jar or Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dice the butternut squash into bite-sized cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for about 16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 15 minutes.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, then shake or whisk until well blended.
  5. Place the cleaned and torn kale leaves in a large bowl, drizzle half the dressing over the kale, and massage the leaves for about a minute.
  6. Once the quinoa and roasted squash have cooled, add them to the kale along with chopped apples and gently toss.
  7. Sprinkle dried cranberries, pecans, and crumbled feta cheese over the top and drizzle the remaining dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Add seasonal ingredients to customize this salad further. Serve immediately for the best freshness and flavor.

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