Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and healthy fall harvest quinoa salad that combines turkey bacon with seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, turkey bacon, roasted butternut squash, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing before serving.
- Feel free to substitute other seasonal vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg