Quinoa Butternut Squash Chickpea Salad

A hearty and nutritious quinoa salad featuring the delightful combination of roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables. Tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups butternut squash, diced
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the quinoa

Let it cool down

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Add salt and pepper to the butternut squash and toss it around

Place in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until soft

Put cooked quinoa, chickpeas, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl

Roast the butternut squash and add it to the bowl

Put olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix them together with a whisk

Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together

If you want, you can top it with crumbled feta cheese

Enjoy Serve cold