Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this vibrant Roasted Fall Harvest Salad, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that captures the essence of the season. This salad features fluffy quinoa, perfectly roasted honeynut squash, and spiced crispy chickpeas that provide a satisfying crunch. Tossed with tender kale, toasted pumpkin seeds, and sweet raisins, all drizzled with a creamy maple tahini dressing, this dish serves as both a hearty main course and an impressive side for gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy meal at home or hosting friends, this nourishing salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 to taste
- 1/2 cup (100 g) quinoa, dry
- 5–6 stalks (70 g) dino kale, stemmed and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) toasted 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
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix chickpeas and cubed honeynut squash on the pan, sprinkle with spices, olive oil, and salt; roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water (1:2 ratio) with a pinch of salt; bring to boil then simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Massage chopped kale with olive oil and salt in a bowl until softened.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, apple cider, maple syrup, spices, and salt for the dressing.
- Combine roasted ingredients with quinoa and kale; drizzle half the dressing over it; toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg