Butternut Squash and Tart Cherry Salad

Summary

Total Time: 60 minutes
Prep: N/A
Cook: 60 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Level: Beginner

Ingredients

Salad
1/3 cup Montmorency tart cherries
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 small butternut squash, peeled, cubed (about 2 cups)
2 big handfuls mixed greens (i.e. spinach & arugula)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped chives
Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
A few leaves of fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
salt & pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cook quinoa – rinse 1/2 cup quinoa then transfer to a small pot and toast the quinoa over medium heat. Add just over 1 cup of water, cover and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, then turn heat off and let it sit (covered) for 15 more minutes until all water has evaporated. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Roast your butternut squash: Peel and slice into 1-inch cubes. Toss with a bit of olive oil, salt & pepper and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

In a small saucepan, gently heat olive oil. Add the sage and stir until fragrant (30 seconds or so – just until the sage is not raw). Turn off heat and add apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, honey, salt & pepper.

Assemble all salad ingredients together and toss with as much dressing as you like. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Recipe courtesy of Jeanine Donofrio, LoveandLemons.com

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