Roasted Delicata Squash and Kale Salad

Roasted Delicata Squash and Kale Salad
GF veg
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

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WINTER SQUASH

Ingredients

• 1 delicata squash, halved, seeded, and sliced into ½-inch pieces
• 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, whole
• ½ Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and pepper
• 6 leaves lacinato kale, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cooked farro
• 1 apple, diced
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pepitas
Maple Tahini Sauce:
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp warm water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange squash, onions, and garlic on one sheet; chickpeas on the other. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until golden.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together tahini, vinegar, maple syrup, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and roasted garlic (smashed). Massage into kale until tender. Stir in farro.
  5. Add roasted squash, onions, apple, cranberries, and pepitas. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss to combine.

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