Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Cider Dijon Vinaigrette

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 4 cups Butternut squash
  • 1 1/2 cups Cranberries, fresh or frozen whole
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 1 tbsp Sage
  • 1/2 cup Shallots

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, Whole Grain
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa, dry white

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Pepper, freshly ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Cooking spray
  • 5 1/3 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tbsp Pecans, toasted

• Drinks

  • 1/4 cup Apple cider

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Goat cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray
• 4 cups diced butternut squash (~1 pound)
• 2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 1½ cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries (~6 ounces)
• ½ cup chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 cup dry white quinoa
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced sage (cut chiffonade style)
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans (optional)
• 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Directions

• To make the dressing, whisk together the apple cider, mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Toss diced squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes until the squash is tender and starting to brown.
• Toss cranberries and shallots with maple syrup and the remaining teaspoon oil. Add to the baking sheet and toss with the squash. Roast 10 to 15 minutes until the squash is crisp and browned on the outside, the cranberries have started to soften and burst, and the shallots are caramelized.
• While the squash and cranberries are roasting, prepare quinoa. Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and let cool about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Toss quinoa with lemon zest, most of the sage, and half the dressing. Add the roasted squash, shallots, and cranberries, the rest of the dressing, ¼ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground pepper, to taste. Toss, garnish with remaining sage, and serve warm. Top with pecans and goat cheese if desired.