Description
Experience the essence of autumn with this Roasted Fall Harvest Salad, a delightful medley that celebrates seasonal flavors. This vibrant dish features fluffy quinoa, crispy spiced chickpeas, and sweet honeynut squash, all tossed together with tender kale and a luscious maple tahini dressing. Each bite offers a unique blend of textures and tastes, making it perfect as a nourishing main course or a stunning side at holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, showcasing the best of fall produce. Impress your guests or enjoy it as a wholesome meal prep option throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (13.4 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium honeynut squash (200 g), 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
- 1/2 cup quinoa (100 g), dry
- 5–6 stalks dino kale (70 g), stemmed and chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (40 g)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- 1/4 cup tahini (64 g)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (40 g)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss chickpeas and honeynut squash on the pan with spices and olive oil; roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Cook quinoa by combining it with water in a pot; bring to boil then simmer until water is absorbed. Let sit covered.
- Massage chopped kale with olive oil and salt until softened.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Combine roasted chickpeas and squash with kale and quinoa; drizzle with half the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg