By americastestkitchen.com
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
This stunning make-ahead dinner salad is fit for a feast. This hearty dinner salad is inspired by Israeli-born, London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe for roasted butternut squash and red onion with lemon-tahini sauce. To make this recipe our own, we adapted this side dish into a substantial meal, serving the roasted butternut squash and onion (seasoned simply with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper) on a bed of baby arugula, which added color contrast, freshness, and a peppery foil to the sweet roasted vegetables. Whisking mayonnaise into a combination of tahini, lemon juice, and water created a flavorful dressing with over-the-top creaminess. We topped the vegetables with rich, crunchy toasted pecans, which added heft and textural intrigue. Briny kalamata olives brought in welcome pops of saltiness, further balancing the sweetness of the squash and onion. Finally, we layered on a fistful of vibrant fresh mint (parsley, dill, and cilantro also work great). The result is a unique, gorgeous salad that makes a satisfying vegetarian dinner or a beautiful addition to a grand holiday spread.
Updated at: Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:40:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories302.9 kcal (15%)
Total Fat25.5 g (36%)
Carbs18.2 g (7%)
Sugars4 g (4%)
Protein5.4 g (11%)
Sodium789 mg (39%)
Fiber4.8 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 x 2 poundbutternut squash
peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1red onion
halved and sliced through root end 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoonsground cumin
1 ¼ teaspoonstable salt
½ teaspoonpepper
¼ cuptahini
¼ cupwater
2 tablespoonsmayonnaise
2 tablespoonslemon juice
1garlic clove
minced
½ teaspoontable salt
¼ teaspoonpepper
5 ouncesbaby arugula
¾ cuppecans
toasted and chopped
⅓ cuppitted kalamata olives
chopped
¼ cupfresh mint
chopped
Instructions
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