Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
You will love the sweet and savory flavors of this Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with sweet honey lime dressing. This versatile salad makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner, and you can enjoy it year round.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 15 ounces black beans canned
- 15 ounces corn canned
- 1 small white onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Dressing
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Peel the butternut squash and cut it into ¾-inch cubes. Place the squash on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer (2 baking sheets might be needed). Pour the olive oil evenly over the squash. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, and onion powder over the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Cook the quinoa according to the instructions and set aside.
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, paprika, black pepper, minced garlic, Tajin Seasoning, honey, coriander, and oregano in a small bowl, and set aside.
- Add cooked squash, black beans, corn, cooked quinoa, and parmesan cheese to a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the top and stir.
- This salad is delicious and served warm or cool. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a sharp knife and steady hand when cutting the squash.
- Use two small sheet pans to roast the squash if you don’t have a large one.
- Experiment with add-ins and dressings to create a new flavor every time you make this butternut squash salad recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7677IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg