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Roasted Fall Harvest Salad

Roasted Fall Harvest Salad
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Experience the essence of autumn with this Roasted Fall Harvest Salad, a vibrant blend of quinoa, chickpeas, and honeynut squash that brings warmth and flavor to your table. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines fluffy quinoa with crispy roasted chickpeas, sweet honeynut squash, and nutrient-rich kale. Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing with a hint of maple sweetness, it’s not just a side dish but a hearty main course that satisfies without feeling heavy. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or impressing guests at a dinner party, this salad is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas
  • 1 medium honeynut squash
  • 1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
  • 1/2 tsp each onion granules, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, and ceylon cinnamon
  • Olive oil and kosher salt for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) quinoa, dry
  • 5–6 stalks (70 g) dino kale, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) toasted pepitas/pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) golden raisins or chopped dates (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (64 g) tahini
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened apple cider
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp each garlic granules, cayenne pepper, and ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread chickpeas and cubed honeynut squash on the pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle spices. Roast for about 25 minutes until crispy.
  3. Cook quinoa by combining 1/2 cup dry quinoa with 1 cup water in a pot; bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until water is absorbed.
  4. Prepare kale by massaging chopped leaves with olive oil and salt until softened.
  5. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, ceylon cinnamon, and salt for dressing.
  6. In a large bowl, combine roasted chickpeas, squash, cooked quinoa, and kale; drizzle half the dressing over top and toss well.

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