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Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad

October 28, 2014 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad | Real Food Real Deals

This cranberry squash quinoa salad is a delicious fall side dish. It’s a great recipe for Thanksgiving dinner or post-Thanksgiving leftovers.

This Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad is such a delicious side dish! Make this recipe with fresh squash and cranberries to celebrate the harvest.

Quinoa salad is one of my favorite easy lunches to have on hand. I make a big batch at the beginning of the week, and I don’t have to think about what to make for lunch during the days ahead. Quinoa is a high-protein grain, so it helps to keep me full well into the afternoon.

This Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad showcases some of the best flavors of fall. Cranberries and winter squash are classic fall fare here in New England, and the sweetness of this dish tastes almost decadent.

This salad would make a delicious side dish on Thanksgiving. It’s also a great way to use up extra cranberry sauce after the big feast is over. Taste this dish as you go and adjust the salt as needed.

Serve this quinoa salad warm or at room temperature. It keeps for several days in the refrigerator.

This cranberry squash quinoa salad is a delicious Thanksgiving side dish.

Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad

This cranberry squash quinoa salad is a delicious fall side dish.
$.82 per serving
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Quinoa, Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb delicata squash or other winter squash
  • 2 tbs olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
  • 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbs snipped chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Peel the squash and cut it into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the squash in a roasting dish and pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over it. Sprinkle with salt, then place the pan in the oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Different types of winter squash will take longer than this.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Different varieties require different cook times, but it’s typically 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar over the warm quinoa. Stir in the cranberry sauce. Taste and sprinkle with salt if needed. Gently add the squash, and garnish with chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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Cranberry Squash Quinoa Salad Price Breakdown

This recipe costs a total of $4.90 to make, or $.82 per one-cup serving. Make a batch of this delicious side dish for a healthy dose of fall flavor.

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  1. Almost Getting It Together says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    I would love to make this for Thanksgiving!! Fingers crossed I get to come home 🙂

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  2. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:44 am

    So seasonal and so pretty – I’m going to try it with farro 🙂

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    • Annemarie says

      October 28, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Great idea, Deanna! I bet that would taste great. I’ve been meaning to buy some farro ever since EWR.

      Reply
  3. genevieve y says

    October 28, 2014 at 7:47 am

    I posted a comment but it timed out- don’t know if it ended up posting! I love quinoa and all the fall flavours going on here 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 28, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Um, YES to a Thanksgiving side dish! Yum!

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