This Roasted Squash Salad with Crispy Chickpeas combines roasted butternut squash & chickpeas with fluffy quinoa and a dreamy, creamy maple tahini dressing. It’s a delicious and fresh salad that can be made ahead of time. (Vegan+Vegetarian)
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Why you’ll love it
There are so many amazing flavors going on in this roasted squash salad:
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Fluffy Quinoa
- Crispy Chickpeas
- Roasted Peppers
- And… Creamy Maple Tahini Dressing
Can we just talk about this dressing for a sec? It’s dreamy…
Garlicky, lemony, nutty – with just a hint of sweetness from some maple syrup. You could basically drizzle it on anything and it would taste good.
But we’re drizzling it on some roasted chickpeas and squash that are tossed with roasted red peppers and quinoa.
Basically it’s heaven in a bowl.
I’ve always got some quinoa on hand in the cupboard. And I love making a big batch of quinoa in the Instant Pot to have on hand as a side dish or for quinoa salad recipes like this.
And as for the butternut squash and chickpeas, it couldn’t be easier to prep them. Just toss them with some olive oil and spices (cumin, paprika, garlic powder & onion powder) and let them roast together in a hot oven until the squash becomes tender and the chickpeas get crispy.
If you like things spicy, you could even add in a pinch of cayenne.
After the chickpeas and squash have roasted for a bit, we’ll add some sliced red peppers to our baking sheet as well.
While the veggies are roasting in the oven, it’s a great time to make the Tahini Dressing.
How to make the creamy tahini dressing
You only need 4-ingredients to make this yummy tahini dressing:
- Tahini
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Maple Syrup
To make the dressing, just whisk everything together and then season with salt and pepper. You may need to add in some water to get the consistency you’re looking for. I like my dressing on the thick side, but thin enough to drizzle.
Can you make it ahead of time?
- Yes! You can make this squash salad ahead of time. I like to toss together the squash, chickpeas, peppers, quinoa and parsley, but leave the dressing on the side. When ready to serve, drizzle with the dressing and enjoy!
Wine pairings
- Look for lighter-bodied, fruit-focused reds like Beaujolais or Grenache.
- Alternatively, a Malbec or Tempranillo will be a bit heavier, but compliment the smoky-spicy flavors in this dish.
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
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Place squash and chickpeas on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 TBSP olive oil. Season with spices and salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 15 minutes.
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Add sliced peppers to the baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 1 TBSP olive oil and 1 TBSP maple syrup. Toss to combine. Roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the squash is tender and the peppers are slightly charred.
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Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and maple syrup. Add extra water if needed to thin. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Combine squash-chickpea mixture with cooked quinoa. Top with parsley. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 22256IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4mg
This post was originally published in 2022. It was updated in 2024 to add additional information. The squash salad recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
