VEGAN ROAST SPICED SQUASH SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Vegan roast spiced squash salad with tahini dressing image

Make the most of butternut squash in this nutrient-rich and deliciously tasty salad. It's as good chilled for lunch the next day as it is fresh from the oven

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

320g diced butternut squash
3 red onions (320g), cut into wedges
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp chopped thyme
125g quinoa
½ x 85g bag kale
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 x 400g cans lentils or borlotti beans, very well drained
50g pomegranate seeds
4 generous handfuls of rocket

Steps:

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the squash and onions onto a large baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp of the oil. Spread out and sprinkle with the paprika, cumin and thyme, then roast for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain well (or the base of the salad will be too wet).
Add the kale to the tray of veg, sprinkle over the seeds and return to the oven for 10 mins.
For the dressing, mix the tahini and remaining oil with the vinegar, garlic and 2 tbsp water.
Put the quinoa in a bowl and toss with the lentils or beans. Pile half into a salad bowl and the rest into two lunchboxes or bowls, if you're following the Healthy Diet Plan. Divide the veg on top, then drizzle with the dressing, scatter over the pomegranate seeds and top with the rocket. Chill the other two portions for the next day. Will keep chilled for up to three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium