Harvest Acorn Squash Quinoa Salad is a rich and hearty salad to serve up at any gathering you have this fall season. With a variety of textures and ingredients, this intensely flavorful side dish pairs well with almost everything, from steak to turkey to pork. You won’t find a better celebration of harvest flavors anywhere!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 acorn squash, halved, seeded and cut into half circles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cut into lardons
- 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped kale
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, shells removed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a baking sheet, toss together the squash, olive oil,...
- Get the full instructions at Savory Experiments
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- Category:
- Salads
- Recipe Yields:
- 6.0
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