Yield: 2

Baked Honey Feta Squash & Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Honey Feta Squash and Brown Rice Salad on table

Brown Rice Honey Feta Squash and Brown Rice Salad is a healthy vegetarian recipe full of wholesome ingredients. Roasted squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cheese, and pecans are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette, rice and fresh spinach. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c. cooked brown rice
  • 2 c. baby spinach
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 summer squash
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp. honey (Divided)
  • 7 oz. block feta
  • 1/4 c. pecans, roughly chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Add half of the chopped shallot to a large bowl along with the sliced squash and zuchinni. Toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and a dash of salt. Toss until well coated.
  3. Add the vegetables to a rimmed cookie sheet and spread out in a single layer.
  4. To the corner of the same baking sheet, add a folded piece of tinfoil, with the edges turned up. Place the block of feta on the tinfoil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey.
  5. Bake the vegetables and feta at 400° for 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and toss the squash and add the chopped pecans to a small corner. Bake an additional 7 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in the same large bowl, add the other half of the shallots along with the vinegar, mustard, 1 tsp. honey and 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Whisk until well combined.
  8. Add the spinach, tomatoes and cooked brown rice to the bowl and toss until everything is well coated.
  9. Top the salad with the roasted squash and pecans. Crumble or slice the baked feta and serve on the top of the salad.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 753Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1031mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 9gSugar: 20gProtein: 23g

Provided nutrition data is only an estimate. If you are tracking these nutrients for medical purposes, please consult an outside, trusted source.

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