Healthy Autumn Salad Recipe with Butternut Squash and Quinoa

If you’re looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner, this quick and easy butternut squash salad is a must-try. Packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, seeds, pecans, and pomegranate, this salad is perfect for autumn and will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Whether you’re a fan of butternut squash or just looking for a delicious and filling meal, this salad is sure to impress.

Shall we get on with the recipe then!

Serves 2 people

Put oven on 220C/200 fan

Ingredients

Salad:

Half of a small butternut squash (approx. 200g) peeled and cubed

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1tsp cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled

4 cups kale leaves

1tbs olive oil

2 cups rocket

The seeds of half of a pomegranate

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Vinaigrette:

Juice of half an orange

1/4 cup oil

1tbs white wine vinegar

salt & pepper

To prepare this delicious salad, start by roasting butternut squash with a mix of spices in the oven. Meanwhile, cook quinoa and massage kale leaves with olive oil until softened. Add rocket, pomegranate, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pecans to the kale, and mix with cooked and cooled quinoa. Then, prepare the vinaigrette by combining ingredients to taste, and add it to the salad. Top with the roasted butternut squash and enjoy! This filling and healthy salad is perfect for lunch or dinner.