WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Squash     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For salad:
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoons ground allspice (I skip this)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 of a medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
For tahini dressing:
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced with a pinch of salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash, garlic, allspice, olive oil, and a few pinches of salt. Toss the squash pieces until evenly coated. Roast them on a baking sheet for 25 minutes, or until soft. Remove from the oven and cool. Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic and lemon juice. Add the tahini, and whisk to blend. Add the water and olive oil, whisk well, and taste for seasoning. The sauce should have plenty of nutty tahini flavor, but also a little kick of lemon. You will probably need to add more water to thin it out. To assemble the salad, combine the squash, chickpeas, onion, and cilantro or parsley in a mixing bowl. Either add the tahini dressing to taste, and toss carefully, or you could serve the salad with the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

RUTA WONDEMU
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a delicious and satisfying meal.


philisani jali
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tahini dressing is amazing!


Hannetjie Kitching
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This salad is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


MD Sujon Sordar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The tahini dressing is especially good.


JokerAfterDark
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Miranda Tsosie
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I'm a big fan of tahini, so I knew I would love this salad. It didn't disappoint! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash and chickpeas are roasted to perfection.


Silver Grace
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Gaming Pika
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The tahini dressing is so good, I could drink it.


Justine Isidro
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This is the perfect fall salad. The butternut squash is roasted to perfection and the tahini dressing is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bheki Hlophe
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this salad changed my mind. The sweetness of the squash paired perfectly with the tangy tahini dressing.


Zayan ali Zayan ali
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of butternut squash, chickpeas, and tahini dressing was unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.