Roasted Acorn Squash Salad
makes 4 salads
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 cups salad greens
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pepitas
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or foil
- Slice the acorn in to half moon shapes
- Mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush each acorn squash with mixture on both sides
- Roast them in the oven for 15 minutes, flip them over, roast for another 15 minutes
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions
- Roast the pepitas in a skillet if desired
- Mix the dressing ingredients together
- Combine all the salad ingredients and top with dressing
- Enjoy!