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This grain-forward delicata squash salad is packed full of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep a rumbling tummy satisfied. The base of chewy quinoa is tossed with plump cherry tomatoes, hearty white beans, and tender balsamic-glazed squash to create a vibrant medley of good-for-you ingredients. A sweet and savory balsamic vinaigrette is drizzled on top to meld everything together while fresh basil adds a bright herbal note to the dish. Perfect for serving alongside a creamy soup, this filling salad is an easy and tasty meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb. delicata squash, trimmed, sliced into ½-inch rings, seeds removed
- ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cups multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups cooked tricolor quinoa, seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 15-oz. cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves or baby arugula
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 15×10- inch baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place squash in a single layer in pan. In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and ¼ cup water. Brush 2 tablespoons of the mixture over squash, reserving the remaining balsamic mixture for dressing. Roast squash 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- On a serving platter layer half each of the cooled squash, tomatoes, quinoa, beans, and basil. Repeat layers.
- Whisk garlic and onion powder into the remaining balsamic mixture. Drizzle over salad.
Per serving (⅙ of recipe): 341 calories, 66.7 g carbohydrates, 14.5 g protein, 4 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 11.2 g fiber, 13.2 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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