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Roasted Fall Harvest Salad

Roasted Fall Harvest Salad
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If you’re craving a warm and earthy dish that captures the essence of autumn, look no further than this Roasted Fall Harvest Salad. Featuring fluffy quinoa, crispy spiced chickpeas, and sweet honeynut squash all nestled in a bed of tender kale, this salad is drizzled with a creamy maple tahini dressing that adds depth and richness. Not only is it deliciously satisfying, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a comforting meal or a stunning side at gatherings. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your seasonal repertoire.

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 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 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. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread drained chickpeas and cubed honeynut squash on the pan. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with cumin, coriander, onion granules, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, ceylon cinnamon, and salt. Toss to coat.
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  4. Cook quinoa using a ratio of 1:2 water to quinoa until fluffy.
  5. Massage chopped kale with olive oil and salt until tender.
  6. Mix tahini, lemon juice, apple cider, maple syrup, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, ceylon cinnamon, and salt for the dressing.
  7. Combine roasted ingredients with quinoa and kale in a bowl; toss with dressing.

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