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Roasted Fall Harvest Salad

Roasted Fall Harvest Salad
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with this vibrant Roasted Fall Harvest Salad. This nourishing dish combines roasted honeynut squash and crispy chickpeas with fluffy quinoa, fresh dino kale, and a delightful maple tahini dressing. Each bite bursts with warmth from seasonal spices, making it perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is not just a side dish; it can stand alone as a satisfying meal or be prepped ahead for busy weeknights. With its wholesome ingredients and beautiful presentation, this salad is sure to impress anyone at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium (200 g) honeynut squash, cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp onion granules
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • 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 garlic granules
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. On a lined sheet pan, combine chickpeas and cubed honeynut squash. Season with spices and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
  2. Cook quinoa in a ratio of 1 cup water to ½ cup quinoa until water is absorbed (about 10-12 minutes). Let sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Massage chopped dino kale with olive oil and salt until softened.
  4. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, and salt for the dressing.
  5. In a bowl, combine roasted chickpeas and squash with quinoa and kale. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

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