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Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

By

Real Simple, February 2012

Hands-on Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 ounces romaine hearts, cut into strips (about 9 cups)
  • 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup pita chips, broken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 425° F, with the racks in the upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast on the bottom rack, tossing once, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the chicken on a second rimmed baking sheet and coat it with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, oregano, the remaining tablespoon of oil, ⅓ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide the lettuce among plates; dividing evenly, top with the squash, chicken, chickpeas, pita chips, and chives. Serve with the dressing.

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