Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

4 servings
Paired with baby kale and red onions This fall acorn squash salad is almost a meal by itself.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash

    halved, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges

  • 1 medium red onion

    cut into 1-inch wedges

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. tahini
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest

    plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 4 c. baby kale
  • 1/3 c. chopped dates
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro

    chopped

  • 1/4 c. chopped roasted almonds

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together squash, onion, and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in additional water if the dressing is too thick. 

  3. 3

    Arrange kale, squash, onion, dates, cilantro, and almonds on a platter. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

45 min4 servings

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