Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple & Quinoa Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

A hearty and fresh salad featuring roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, fluffy quinoa, creamy feta, and tart dried cherries, all tossed in a homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette.

By @healthymoodsf

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups butternut squash
• 0 olive oil
• 0 salt
• 2 cups arugula
• 4 cups roasted butternut squash
• 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 1.5 cups apple
• 0.33 cup dried cherries
• 0.33 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice
• 1.5 tbsp honey
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 garlic powder

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the butternut squash.
2. Toss the chopped butternut squash with olive oil and salt.
3. Spread the butternut squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted squash, quinoa, feta, apples, dried cherries, basil, and chickpeas.
5. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad.
7. Toss the salad well to combine all ingredients with the dressing.
8. Serve and enjoy the salad.