Quinoa Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

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Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published January 4, 2018
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This quinoa salad is simple yet satisfying. It's a perfect dish to make in advance and serve chilled later! You and your friends will love it.
Photo by: Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina.

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

This quinoa salad is simple yet satisfying. It's a perfect dish to make in advance and serve chilled later! You and your friends will love it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash, diced (2-3 cups)
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry
  • 1.5 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 2 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread squash on baking sheet.
  • Bake squash for 60 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • While squash is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chickpeas, raisins, and green onion.
  • When squash is finished, add squash to quinoa mix.
  • Blend lime juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, dates, and garlic.
  • Pour dressing over quinoa salad.
  • Serve on top of choice of greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 89.5gProtein: 14.2gFat: 4.5gFiber: 15.8g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.