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Easy Oil-Free Healthy Squash & Quinoa Salad

Easy Oil-Free Healthy Squash & Quinoa Salad

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Easy Oil-Free Healthy Squash & Quinoa Salad that can be done in under 20 minutes, or even less if you already have the quinoa cooked!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small butternut squash peeld and chopped about 2 cups/250g
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped about 2 cups/250g
  • 1 cup/190g cooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup/25g toasted pine nuts to sprinkle optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
  • Place the peeled and cubed butternut squash together with the diced zucchini and bake in the oven for 25 min, or until cooked.
  • Add quinoa, butternut, and zucchini to a skillet and cook for another minute or so until everything is warm.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, zest, dill, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Either transfer this mixture to a bowl or leave in the skillet and add the dressing and pine nuts/pumpkin seeds. Toss to combine, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve warm or cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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Notes

This salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal
Keyword glutenfree, healthy, lunch, oilfree, sidedish, vegan
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