Yeast Free Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranate and Pepitas
Warm, caramelized butternut squash meets peppery arugula, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, and crunchy pepitas in a salad that feels genuinely celebratory without requiring much effort. The squash gets tossed in turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger before roasting at high heat, so the edges turn deep golden and the whole kitchen smells incredible. What makes this especially satisfying is the tahini dressing — lemon juice, maple syrup, and freshly grated garlic whisked together into something silky and bright that ties every element on the platter together. Every single component here is naturally free of yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; the recipe just works as written. Serving the squash warm over the greens is a smart move — it gently wilts the arugula just enough while keeping that fresh, slightly bitter bite intact. This is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together on a weeknight with one baking sheet and a whisk.
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4 servings
For the roasted squash
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 2–3 tbsp water, to thin
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- 5 oz baby arugula
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils (from about ½ medium pomegranate)
- ⅓ cup dry-roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the squash cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
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