Celebrate the season with this vibrant and hearty Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad. Packed with wholesome ingredients like kale, couscous, and Nafsika’s Garden Feta Style Cheese, this dish offers the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Tossed in a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette, this salad is not only satisfying but also bursting with plant-based goodness. Let’s dive into this cozy, nutrient-rich recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained (save liquid for other recipes)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup cooked couscous
• 3 cups chopped kale
• 4 ounces Nafsika’s Garden Feta Style Cheese
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place the butternut squash and chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until evenly coated.
3. Roast the squash and chickpeas in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip them, then roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
4. While roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5. Cook couscous according to package instructions. Toss with 1-2 tablespoons of dressing and let cool.
6. Massage kale with 1-2 tablespoons of dressing until tender. Let it sit while preparing the rest of the salad.
7. To assemble, layer couscous at the bottom of a serving bowl. Add massaged kale, followed by roasted butternut squash and chickpeas. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and crumble the feta-style cheese on top. Drizzle remaining dressing and toss gently.

Enjoy this Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad as a wholesome, satisfying meal. With its roasted flavors, creamy plant-based feta, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, it’s the perfect dish to cozy up with on a chilly day.

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