Roasted Acorn Squash & Pear Arugula Salad Recipe

Featuring roasted and warmed veggies and seasonal ingredients, this Roasted Acorn Squash & Pear Arugula Salad Recipe will have you craving salad all winter long!

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Roasted Acorn Squash & Pear Arugula Salad

Prep Time35 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 649kcal

Author: Gina Fontana

Ingredients

For the salad:

• ▢ 1 cup quinoa uncooked
• ▢ 1 medium-large acorn squash
• ▢ 2-4 tablespoons olive oil divided
• ▢ Kosher or fine sea salt to taste
• ▢ Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ▢ 3 medium pears
• ▢ 5 ounces arugula
• ▢ 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• ▢ ½ - 1 cup Parmesan cheese (vegan optional)

For the dressing:

• ▢ ⅔ cup tahini
• ▢ ½ cup plain yogurt (regular or dairy-free)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ▢ ½ cup water

Instructions

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  Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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  Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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  Slice the acorn squash into 1½-inch pieces (I sliced mine into rings), then place onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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  Slice the pears and place on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. When you have 10 minutes left on the acorn squash, place the pears in the oven and roast for about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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  Meanwhile, blend all dressing ingredients together, adding more water, if needed.
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  When the acorn squash is done roasting, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, and dice.
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  Remove the pears from the oven and either leave as-is, or dice into smaller pieces.
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  Place the arugula into a large bowl, then add the quinoa, beans, acorn squash, and pears. Toss well with dressing and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Acorn Squash & Pear Arugula Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 649 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 337mg14%

Potassium 1152mg33%

Carbohydrates 93g31%

Fiber 16g64%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 1345IU27%

Vitamin C 24.6mg30%

Calcium 292mg29%

Iron 7.5mg42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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