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Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash

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March 4, 2022 By Sara Leave a Comment

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This Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash is such a great salad to make this time of year. I made a homemade Maple Vinaigrette which really blends in an incredible flavor!

kale quinoa salad with roasted squash

I can’t believe it’s March already, I mean seriously where does the time go? I don’t know about you guys but I am so ready for spring!

This time of the year I like to incorporate more salads into my meals, but technically it’s still winter so I also am still craving all the squash things.

So I thought, hey why not mix the two together to create a hearty, healthy salad!

kale quinoa salad and roasted squash

One of the great things about this Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash is that it really holds up well the next day. In fact it seems to get better since Kale doesn’t get soggy for at least 2-3 days.

That makes this the perfect salad to prep ahead of time. Here’s what you need to make this.

For the Salad:

  • 1 small Acorn Squash
  • 2 Tbs EVOO
  • Sea Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry Quinoa
  • 2 bunches Red or Green Kale
  • 1/2 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

For the Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup EVOO
  • 3 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
kale quinoa salad with roasted squash in a bowl

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, cut Acorn Squash in half and scoop out seeds. Slice Acorn Squash into 3/4 inch slices and place onto a baking sheet. Drizzle both sides with EVOO and sprinkle lightly with Salt and Pepper.

Bake for 20 minutes or until squash pierces easy with a fork, flipping half way through. While Squash is cooking prepare Quinoa as directed.

Wash and remove thick stems from Kale. Chop Kale into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Whisk all ingredients for the Maple Vinaigrette into a small bowl and pour desired amount onto the Kale until all the leaves are covered.

Massage Kale for 1 minute making sure dressing is mixed in well, this will help soften the leaves. Add cooked Quinoa and mix well. Add cooked Squash slices, Cashews and Cranberries.

That’s it! Now get ready to nosh on all of this protein packed goodness!

What to serve with Kale Quinoa Salad?

  • Spinach and Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Roasted Cornish Game Hens
kale quinoa salad

If you try this recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it tastefulventure on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you guys cook up. ?

Cheers!

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This Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash is such a great salad to make this time of year. I made a homemade Maple Vinaigrette which really blends in an incredible flavor!

  • Author: Sara
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 small Acorn Squash
  • 2 Tbs EVOO
  • Sea Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry Quinoa
  • 2 bunches Red or Green Kale
  • 1/2 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

For the Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup EVOO
  • 3 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Cut Acorn Squash in half and scoop out seeds
  3. Slice Acorn Squash into 3/4 inch slices
  4. Place onto a baking sheet, drizzle both sides with EVOO and sprinkle lightly with Salt and Pepper
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until squash pierces easy with a fork, flipping half way through
  6. While Squash is cooking prepare Quinoa as directed
  7. Wash and remove thick stems from Kale
  8. Chop Kale into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl
  9. Whisk all ingredients for the Maple Vinaigrette into a small bowl and pour desired amount onto the Kale until all the leaves are covered
  10. Massage Kale for 1 minute making sure dressing is mixed in well, this will help soften the leaves
  11. Add cooked Quinoa and mix well
  12. Add cooked Squash slices, Cashews and Cranberries
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep any leftover Maple Vinaigrette in an air tight container in the fridge.

You can prep the Squash and Quinoa the night before and store in the fridge until you are ready to make your salad to save on time.

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