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Recipe of the Week: Harvest Quinoa Salad

September 20, 2022

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 552kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 delicata or acorn squash halved, seeded + cut into half circles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground cayenne to taste
  • kosher salt + pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups baby kale
  • 1 apple cored + thinly sliced
  • arils from 1 pomegranate
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or roasted pistachios
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese sliced (omit if vegan)
  • 1 avocado sliced

Turmeric Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • kosher salt + pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. On a baking sheet, toss together the squash, olive oil, maple, cinnamon, cayenne and a good pinch of salt + pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing twice throughout cooking until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the warm quinoa, roasted squash, kale, apples, pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the Halloumi slices and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until lightly golden. Remove and drain on to paper towels.
  6. Top the quinoa with the fried Halloumi and avocado and drizzle with the turmeric tahini dressing. Garnish with a handful of pomegranate arils if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  7. To make the dressing: In a blender combine the tahini, turmeric, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water and blend until smooth, adding water to thin the dressing until it is pourable. Taste and adjust salt + pepper to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g

Original recipe from Half Baked Harvest can be found here!

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