Fall Kale & Butternut Squash Spiced Couscous Salad

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this nourishing Kale & Butternut Squash Spiced Couscous Salad — a vibrant blend of roasted vegetables, hearty couscous, and cozy autumn spices. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy, tossed in a creamy maple-tahini dressing that brings everything together. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, this wholesome dish makes a beautiful seasonal side or a satisfying standalone meal.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roasted Vegetables: Add the butternut squash, chickpeas and red onion to a large bowl. Top with olive oil, pure maple syrup, salt, turmeric, coriander, thyme, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well. Spread onto prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are fork tender and chickpeas are crispy.
CousCous: In a medium pot, add the water, couscous and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir couscous, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed. Strain any excess liquid. Set aside.
Dressing: In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, tahini, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, dijon, and salt until well combined.
Assembly: Transfer couscous, kale, parsley, and cilantro to a large bowl. Pour in 3/4 of the dressing. Toss until kale is well coated. Top with roasted vegetable mixture. Garnish with cranberries, pepitas, and feta.
Serve warm or cold

Nutrition:

23 ingredients · 1 hour · 6 servings

Ingredients:

4 cups Butternut Squash (cubed)
15 ozs Chickpeas (1 can, rinsed, drained)
3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Coriander
1 1/2 tsps Thyme
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Couscous (pearl)
1 1/2 cups Water
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
15 cups Kale Leaves (1 bunch)
1/4 cup Parsley1/4 cup Cilantro
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsps Tahini
2 tbsps Maple Syrup

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Damian earned her bachelor’s in nutrition science from UC Davis, California and is a certified nutrition consultant. She provides nutrition guidance and education for people who suffer from a wide array of conditions such as autoimmune disease, degenerative diseases, mental illnesses, diabetes, cancer and most recently obesity. She has also provided support for specialty groups such as athletes, adolescents, and the elderly.

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