| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound orzo
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Toss the butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread the squash into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- While the squash is cooking, cook the orzo in the boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, honey, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Toss in the orzo, squash, cranberries, almonds, dill and scallions until everything is coated. Serve in a large bowl, or transfer to 8-ounce mason jars with lids for easy traveling. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 517 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 430 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 517 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 430 mg |
Reviews
This was so easy to make, especially if you buy the squash already cut up…which is the only way to go. Assembled easily and the dressing is really good! Could be a salad dressing easily. A little sweet, a little tart and really good!