Monday, March 23, 2015

Quinoa Salad & Roasted Delicata Squash

2        Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded
2       tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1       cup quinoa
2       tablespoons golden raisins
1       tablespoon sherry vinegar
1       teaspoon honey
1       Granny Smith apple, finely diced
1       large shallot, minced
1       garlic clove, minced
2       tablespoons chopped mint
2       tablespoons chopped parsley
2       ounces arugula (2 cups)

1 .    Preheat the oven to 350°. Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and season the cavities with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes, until tender.
2 .    Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the raisins and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool.
3 .    In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and honey with the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the quinoa along with the apple, shallot, garlic, mint and parsley and toss well. Add the arugula and toss gently.
 4 .     Set the squash halves on plates. Fill with the salad and serve.

15 comments:

  1. Presentation looks good. Seems that it would taste good by looking the appearance of it.

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    1. Hi John Paul , It is delicious if you like squash . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Love the squash and your great fruit additions! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Pam I know in your neck of the woods , most people love squash as they do here . Thanks for stopping by:)

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  3. Wow- That looks really great! My hubby loves quinoa. xo Diana

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    1. Hi DanaDiana , you can also use your favorite ingredients Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. What a beautiful meal Nee...I love everything you have here...roasted delicata squash and yes, quinoa...especially with apples...
    Have a wonderful week ahead :)

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    1. Hi Juliana , as you says , color your recipes and we don't have to have meat with each meal . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Good evening Nee,
    I am finally here and I am so glad that I am..What a delightful recipe this is. Oh my I love this combination of ingredients, raisins, honey, apple, vinegar, and quinoa. You have sweet, with a sour taste on this delicious squash. Now that is what I love...Good one Nee...Printed this out and I have put it on my to "make" list. Thank you for sharing...Have a wonderful week dear friend...
    Dottie :)

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    1. Good evening Dottie , so glad to see you and know things are better in your part of the world . I think you will like this dish and it's healthy for you . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Yummy! Looks very lovely! Raisins and apple.. I would love it!

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    1. Hi Medeja , you will enjoy because of the sweetest of the raisins and the allpe crunch . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Dear Nee, This is a delicious and very healthy looking dish. xoxo Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine, the family enjoyed it very much thanks for stopping by :) Nee

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