Warm Autumn Squash Salad with Apple Dressing Recipe

Name: Warm Autumn Squash Salad with Apple Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kabocha or red kuri squash sliced into 8 1/2-inch-thick crescents, or 8 1/2-inch-thick rings delicata squash; 8 2-inch cauliflower florets, halved so one side is flat; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 9-oz. red Gala apple cored and quartered: 3 quarters sliced into wedges; 1 quarter diced; 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 2 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 gem lettuces, leaves separated

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 500F.
2
Coat large baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Arrange squash and cauliflower, flat-side down, on baking sheet.
4
Spray vegetables, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.
5
Roast 5 minutes.
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Flip, and roast 5 to 6 minutes more, or until just tender.
7
Meanwhile, blend 1/2 cup chickpeas, diced apple, apple juice concentrate, oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in blender until very smooth.
8
Season dressing with salt
9
and pepper, if desired.
10
Toss lettuce leaves, remaining chickpeas, and 1/3 cup dressing in large bowl.
11
Divide among four plates.
12
Top with squash, cauliflower, and apple wedges.
13
Drizzle with remaining dressing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kabocha or red kuri squash sliced into 8 1/2-inch-thick crescents, or 8 1/2-inch-thick rings delicata squash, 8 2-inch cauliflower florets, halved so one side is flat, 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 9-oz. red Gala apple cored and quartered: 3 quarters sliced into wedges; 1 quarter diced, and more.

Yes, Warm Autumn Squash Salad with Apple Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Autumn Squash Salad with Apple Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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