RECIPE
VIP Salad
COOK TIME
18 minutes
PREP TIME
5 min
MAKES
4 servings
Description: This surprisingly simple recipe will make any day feel like a special occasion. Sweet and tender roasted butternut squash, crunchy walnuts, and succulent pomegranate seed gems, may be the stars of the show, but SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic & Lentils a hearty chew that will keep you satisfied. Enjoy as an impressive side dish, or entrée salad; there’s so much to love in this recipe.
Chef tip: You can prepare the roasted butternut squash in advance and have on hand throughout the week or freeze on a sheet pan, then transfer to a storage bag to have it ready anytime.
INGREDIENTS
- Roasted Squash:
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced & roasted
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
- Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch of salt to taste
- Salad:
- 4 oz. arugula, washed
- 1 pouch of SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic & Lentils
- 2 oz. walnuts, chopped
- 2 oz. goat cheese crumbles
- 2 oz. pomegranate seeds
DIRECTIONS
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1. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake on foil-lined sheet pan in 450oF oven for 12-18 minutes.
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2. Tear corner of the SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic & Lentils and microwave for 90 seconds. Pour into a wide bowl and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
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3. In a large bowl, whisk together ingredients for the dressing.
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4. Add arugula, roasted butternut squash, and SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic & Lentils to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.
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5. Transfer to a serving platter and top with goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts.
NUTRITION INFO
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 376 |
| Total Fat | 21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 13 mg |
| Sodium | 236 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | 8 g |
| Includes Added Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |