Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad with butternut squash, apples, cranberries, and a tasty balsamic dressing tastes like fall. Its hearty and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups butternut squash, diced
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced butternut squash, diced apple, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until well combined

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld

Garnish with additional parsley and feta before serving, if desired