Side dishe for 6

Arugula Squash Quinoa Salad

Name: Arugula Squash Quinoa Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; to taste kosher salt & pepper (optional); 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 5 oz baby arugula; 1/2 cup walnuts; 5/8 cup parmesan (optional); 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 small shallot; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; optional mix-ins: pumpkin seeds

$4.84for 445 minServes 6

This no-cook salad combines arugula, quinoa, squash, apple, cranberries, walnuts, and herbs with a maple-mustard dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.1 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.41Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.25

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Side dishes Lunches No-cook Fall Summer

Typical price

$1.21 per serving$4.84 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
to taste kosher salt & pepper (optional)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
5 oz baby arugula
1/2 cup walnuts
5/8 cup parmesan (optional)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 small shallot
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
optional mix-ins: pumpkin seeds

Steps

Whisk the vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, shallot, fresh thyme, and olive oil in a small bowl.
Dice the butternut squash and apple into small pieces.
Combine the squash, quinoa, arugula, apple, cranberries, walnuts, and dried thyme in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated.
Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.