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Butternut Squash and Chickpeas Salad

Nutritious Butternut Squash and Chickpeas Salad to Love

This Butternut Squash and Chickpeas Salad is a nutritious, hearty dish packed with flavors and health benefits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash or acorn squash as a substitute
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained (can be replaced with cooked dry chickpeas)
  • 1 medium Red Onion or green onions/shallots if preferred
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach or arugula/mixed greens
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 large Lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup as a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt use kosher salt for best results
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly cracked for best results

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the seasoned butternut squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Rinse and drain canned chickpeas. Slice red onion thinly.
  5. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, add baby spinach, roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, and red onion. Toss gently.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  8. Serve warm or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider toasting the chickpeas before mixing them into the salad.

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