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Roasted broccoli in 10 minutes? It's possible AND delicious. With their crispy, golden edges, these tender spears may just cement a spot on the weekly rotation!

Butternut Squash, Chick Pea & Pita Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Use leftover roasted vegetables to make this salad super easy. Sweet potatoes are a great option to the butternut squash, and the addition of cooked chicken or salmon makes for a complete meal. This dressing makes a great dip for your favorite raw veggies and is a terrific peanut-free option to my Thai Peanut Dressing and other Asian-inspired sauces containing peanuts.
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Ingredients
 

For the Butternut Squash, Chick Pea & Pita Salad

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices or wedges
  • olive oil to coat baking sheet
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 15- ounce can chick peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup pita chips, broken
  • Romaine, spinach or greens of choice
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing, recipe follows

Optional

  • Cooked chicken or salmon (see note)

For the Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • ⅓ cup 3 ¼ ounces) tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk (plus a tablespoon or two extra if you prefer a thinner dressing)

Instructions

For the Butternut Squash, Chick Pea & Pita Salad

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a well-oiled baking sheet, toss the squash and onion to lightly coat, then arrange the pieces so they are spread out a bit with the flattest side down. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the squash is just tender and golden brown on the bottom.
  2. Place desired amount of lettuce on serving plates or in a salad bowl. Top with the roasted squash and onions, chick peas, pita chips, and optional chicken or salmon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
  3. If you have leftover toppings, refrigerate and use for another salad later in the week.

For the Lemon Tahini Dressing

  1. Combine all ingredients well and store in the refrigerator.
  2. Best if made at least an hour or two in advance to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • If you would like to cook chicken or salmon at the same time, place on another baking sheet and cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes and individual salmon fillets for 8-12 minutes, depending on size and thickness.
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