acorn squash salad

This roasted acorn squash salad with kale, pomegranate, pepita (pumpkin seed) brittle and a creamy maple tahini dressing makes for a beautiful Thanksgiving side dish or vegan fall dinner. 

Roasted Acorn Squash Salad

acorn squash*

olive oil

salt

Black pepper

baby kale, arugula, or baby spinach

pomegranate seeds

raw, unsalted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

maple syrup

tbsp minced fresh thyme

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

tahini

tbsp orange juice

water

cinnamon

tsp sea salt

To make the brittle, add pumpkin seeds to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour over pumpkin seeds and toss well to coat. Spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake on the lowest rack of the oven for 35 minutes. Rotate the pan once halfway through baking. 

Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking apart. 

Wash the squash well and pat dry. Slice off the tough stem at the top of the squash. Slice in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove seeds. Slice into wedges, then dice into 1" pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast on a sheet pan for 35-40 minutes, until tender and slightly crispy. 

While squash is roasting, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. If the tahini is thick, you may need to use a blender. Prep baby kale and pomegranate seeds. 

Let squash cool slightly before adding to the salad. Toss all ingredients and enjoy. 

Took to Thanksgiving.  Rave reviews from all!

Brought this to a Friendsgiving and it was a hit!! The flavors work so well together. And the pepita brittle is DELISH

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