Butternut Squash and Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Roasted butternut squash, nutty red quinoa, greens, and more – this salad looks amazing served in a mason jar! This is a great recipe to make ahead of time, or to take along to work. It’s not one of those plain and boring salads — it’s exciting, vibrant, and fresh!

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Mason Jar Salad [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 1/2 small butternut squash
• 2/3 cup of cooked quinoa (or about 1/4 cup of dry quinoa)
• 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups of arugula
• 1 purple onion, thinly sliced
• A handful of pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Peel butternut squash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400°F, until squash is tender and lightly browned. Let them cool a bit.
2. Meanwhile, mix together tahini, olive oil, lime juice, and pepper for the dressing.
3. Assemble salads in 2 mason jars. Add dressing first, then butternut squash cubes, quinoa, tomatoes, onions, pine nuts, and arugula. Shake them up, then serve.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/butternut-squash-and-quinoa-mason-jar-salad/