A healthful and light quinoa salad with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts, kale, red onion, apples, cranberries, and feta ; tossed in a tangy and subtly sweet maple Dijon vinaigrette
On one side of the baking sheet, spread out brussels sprouts. On the other side spread out cubed butternut squash. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place into oven and bake for 20 minutes for brussels sprouts and 30 minutes for butternut squash. Let it cool.
Make the vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper
Layer the salad. Start with a quinoa base. Top with squash, brussels sprouts, kale, apple, red onion, dried cranberries, feta cheese.
Drizzle vinaigrette right on top and toss together until coated well. Cover and place into refrigerator. Let it cool for at least 2 hours before serving.