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Shredded Delicata Squash & Crispy Quinoa Salad

Recipe by Nicole Keshishian – Shredded Delicata Squash & Crispy Quinoa Salad

This Shredded Delicata Squash & Crispy Quinoa Salad is loaded to perfection and the perfect cozy meal. The base is the beautiful Fresh Express® Spring Mix Blend. The salad is topped with roasted shredded delicata squash and crispy quinoa for crunch, texture, and flavor, all tossed in a delicious herbaceous dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 2  (5-ounce) packages Fresh Express® Spring Mix Blend
  • 1 delicata squash, halved, seeds removed and shredded (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 3 tb olive oil, divided
  • Salt & pepper

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • ½ cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic 
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F. 
  • Shred delicata squash using a mandolin. Add to a baking sheet in a single layer. Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper, and bake for 15 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
  • Toss cooked quinoa with olive oil, salt & pepper and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, then remove from the oven. 
  • Make the dressing by adding all the dressing ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth. 
  • Build the salad. In a large bowl, add the Fresh Express® Spring Mix Blend, followed by all the salad toppings - squash, quinoa, feta, pomegranate, raisins, and pickled onions. Toss with dressing and enjoy immediately.