Roasted Spiced Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing

Name: Roasted Spiced Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 can lentils or borlotti beans, drained; 320 g diced butternut squash; 3 red onions, cut into wedges; 0.5 bag kale; 4 handful rocket; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 125 g quinoa; 50 g pomegranate seeds; 2 tbsp rapeseed oil; 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp chopped thyme

This hearty vegan salad combines roasted butternut squash, red onions, quinoa, and lentils with a creamy tahini dressing for a satisfying make-ahead meal. Sweet pops of pomegranate, peppery rocket, and toasted pumpkin seeds add color, crunch, and freshness to every bite.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

lentils or borlotti beans, drained
2 can
diced butternut squash
320 g
red onions, cut into wedges
3
kale
0.5 bag
rocket
4 handful
garlic, finely grated
1 clove
quinoa
125 g
pomegranate seeds
50 g
rapeseed oil
2 tbsp
tahini
2 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp
pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp
smoked paprika
2 tsp
cumin seeds
1 tsp
chopped thyme
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the butternut squash and red onion wedges on a large baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp of the rapeseed oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle over the smoked paprika, cumin seeds, and thyme, then roast for 30 minutes until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized.

While the vegetables roast, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Drain well and let it steam dry for a few minutes so the salad does not become watery.

Add the kale and pumpkin seeds to the roasting tray, toss gently with the hot vegetables, and return to the oven for 10 minutes. The kale should wilt slightly and the seeds should be lightly toasted.

To make the dressing, whisk together the tahini, remaining 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, apple cider vinegar, grated garlic, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Add a little extra water if needed to loosen the dressing to a drizzleable consistency.