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Roasted Fall Harvest Salad

Roasted Fall Harvest Salad That Warms Your Soul

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Enjoy a Roasted Fall Harvest Salad, a seasonal blend of quinoa, chickpeas, and honeynut squash that captures autumn flavors beautifully.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 medium Honeynut Squash Add sweetness and texture; substitute butternut squash if necessary.
  • 1 cup Quinoa Provides a hearty base and protein; rinse before cooking.
  • 1 can Crispy Chickpeas Roast with seasoning for maximum flavor.
  • 4 cups Kale Massage with oil and salt to soften.
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Use to sweeten dressing.
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Provides creaminess; can swap for apple cider.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Add for tangy flavor.
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds Toast for additional flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins/Medjool Dates Substitute with fresh apple or pomegranate seeds.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Roasting and Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the chickpeas and diced honeynut squash with olive oil, salt, and spices until coated. Spread on the sheet pan and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  4. De-stem and chop kale into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil and salt for 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a blender, combine maple syrup, tahini, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
  6. Combine roasted chickpeas, squash, quinoa, kale, and raisins/dates in a large bowl. Toss with half of the maple tahini dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables or proteins. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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