Warm, flavor-packed, light and filling. This Moroccan Chickpea and Roasted Squash Fall Salad is packed with greens, acorn squash, pomegranate seeds, avocado, and an apple Dijon vinaigrette.
Total Time
45min
4.5
2 Ratings
Author: The Crooked Carrot
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
bunch
Kale
or Spinach
•
1
Avocado
, sliced
•
4
Tbsp
Pomegranate Seeds
•
4
Tbsp
Pecans
Acorn Squash
•
1
Acorn Squash
, halved, deseeded, sliced
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
1
tsp
Garlic Powder
•
as needed
Ground Cinnamon
•
as needed
Paprika
•
as needed
Ground Ginger
•
as needed
Ground Cardamom
•
as needed
Ground Cloves
•
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
•
1
dash
Salt
•
1
dash
Ground Black Pepper
Chickpea
•
1
can
(15 oz)
Chickpeas
, rinsed, drained
•
1
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
as needed
Roasted Cumin Powder
•
as needed
Smoked Paprika
•
3
dashes
Garlic Powder
•
1
dash
Ground Cinnamon
•
1
dash
Cayenne Pepper
Dressing
•
2
Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
•
2
Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
•
1
tsp
Honey
•
4
Tbsp
Olive Oil
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Combine acorn squash seasoning. In a small bowl, mix Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Ground Cinnamon (as needed), Paprika (as needed), Ground Ginger (as needed), Ground Cardamom (as needed), Ground Cloves (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (as needed), Salt (1 dash) and Ground Black Pepper (1 dash).
3.
Spread out Acorn Squash (1) in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and sprinkle with seasonings, stirring to coat squash. Roast for 30 minutes.
4.
Prepare spiced chickpeas: Heat medium skillet over medium-low heat, add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Once oil is hot, add Roasted Cumin Powder (as needed), Smoked Paprika (as needed), Garlic Powder (3 dashes), Ground Cinnamon (1 dash), Cayenne Pepper (1 dash). Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5.
Add Chickpeas (1 can) and stir to coat with spices. Cook 10 minutes.
6.
Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (2 Tbsp), and Honey (1 tsp) slowly whisk in Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) until combined.
7.
Assemble salad with Kale (1 bunch), squash, chickpeas, Avocado (1), Pomegranate Seeds (4 Tbsp), Pecans (4 Tbsp) and dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
485
FAT
37.7 g
PROTEIN
9.0 g
CARBS
31.0 g
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