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Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Lentils and Tahini Dressing
This hearty salad is loaded with roasted butternut squash, kale, and lentils - all drizzled in a homemade tahini dressing. Yum!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small bunch kale tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup Tahini
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh preferred
- 1 cup cooked lentils prepared according to package directions
- 1 cup Pita chips optional, broken into bite sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to baking sheet and roast about 30 minutes, or until fork tender, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- While squash is baking, place kale in large mixing bowl. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, massage the kale leaves until they soften and wilt, about 3–5 minutes. (Kale will taste mild when it's done.) Set aside.
- Whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide kale, butternut squash, lentils, and pita chips into servings bowls or plates and serve with tahini dressing.
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Notes
- You can use store bought pita chips in this salad or make your own with fresh pita bread Cut the bread into small pieces and bake them for 10–15 minutes at 350°F, or until crispy, stirring halfway through baking time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
1114mg
(32%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
23196IU
(464%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 23196IU | 464% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.