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Healthy Fall Salad

Delicious Healthy Fall Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This Healthy Fall Salad is a vibrant mix of seasonal produce, perfect for autumn, combining nutritious quinoa, kale, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium butternut squash cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting and dressing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 3 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 4 cups kale stripped from stems
  • 2 medium apples chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
  • 1/2 cup nuts or seeds optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • jar or small bowl
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 16 minutes until tender.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Combine apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl to make dressing.
  5. Massage kale leaves with half the dressing for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  6. In a large bowl, combine kale, quinoa, roasted butternut squash, and chopped apples. Toss together.
  7. Add cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese. Drizzle remaining dressing and toss lightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add dressing before serving to maintain crispness.

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