Fall Orzo Salad
Get ready to faaaall in love with flavor! This Fall Orzo Salad is the ultimate autumnal culinary adventure that's nothing short of amazing. Packed with roasted sweet potato chunks, crunchy chickpeas and crispy Brussels sprouts, this dish is a symphony of textures, while the orzo pasta adds a bit of hearty and comforting delight. The savory goodness is punctuated by a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together. So leaf those boring salads behind, grab a fork, and get ready to "squash" your taste expectations because this salad is sure to turn your meal into a fall fiesta!
Perfect dish for thanksgiving!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 254kcal
Equipment
- stove, oven
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato cubed
- 12 oz brussels sprouts halved
- 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- coconut aminos or oil, for roasting
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup gluten free orzo cooked and cooled
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1½ cups pomegranate arils
- ½ cup toasted pecans chopped
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup parsley leaves finely chopped
Creamy Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ¼ cup roasted tahini
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and chickpeas on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil or coconut aminos. Sprinkle dried thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. Generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- While veggies are roasting, combine all ingredients for the dressing in a jar and whisk to combine. For an even creamier dressing, you can use a high speed blender! Season to taste.
- Add the roasted veggies to a large salad bowl with the chickpeas, arugula, pomegranates, orzo, pecans, onion and parsley. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine!
Notes
Best enjoyed day-of. If preparing ahead of time, wait to dress until right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4966IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg
