Go Back
–+ servings
thai-butternut-squash-quinoa-salad-recipe

Thai Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

A delicious and healthy Thai-inspired salad with butternut squash and quinoa.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup peanuts chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted butternut squash, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and peanuts.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to make the dressing.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Butternut Squash, Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!