Comice pear, halved, cored, and diced (1/2-inch dice)
12 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup roasted pistachios
1 cup arugula
Directions
Place the squash in a shallow baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool to room temperature.
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, cinnamon, allspice, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Let cool almost to room temperature. Gently fold in the squash, pear, and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and olive oil; spoon over the quinoa mixture and toss lightly. Arrange the salad on a platter or individual plates and serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with pistachios and arugula just before serving.