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Fall Kale Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Maple Chickpeas
Massaged Kale
Toppings
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2
Toss all the ingredients from the roasted butternut squash list in a medium bowl, and place them on a cookie sheet.
3
In the same bowl, toss all the ingredients under the Roasted Maple Chickpeas and place them on the cookie sheet as the butternut squash. Bake the squash and chickpeas for 18-20 mins. If the squash isn't soft, remove the chickpeas and cook the squash a little longer, checking on it every 3-5 mins.
4
In the same bowl, pour all the kale ingredients and massage the kale till all the leaves are coated.
5
Once the squash and chickpeas are finished baking, toss them with the kale and add desired toppings.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Massage Your Kale 💪Massage the raw kale with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil for 1-2 minutes to break down its fibrous texture, making it tender and more palatable while enhancing dressing absorption.
- Caramelize Your Chickpeas 🍯Toss drained, dried chickpeas with maple syrup and thyme before roasting at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, to create crispy, candied exteriors that add textural contrast.
- Roast Squash with Precision 🎯Cut butternut squash into uniform 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 400°F for exactly 25-30 minutes until edges are caramelized but centers remain tender for optimal flavor balance.
- Toast Your Pepitas Dry 🌱Lightly toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes just before serving to amplify their nutty flavor and ensure maximum crunch that won't soften from the dressing.
- Emulsify Your Tahini Dressing 🥣Whisk tahini with lemon juice first to create a paste, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency that coats the salad evenly.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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