Roast Squash and Hummus Winter Salad (Printable View)

Vibrant roasted vegetables nestled over creamy butter bean hummus with toasted seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1.1 lbs)
03 - 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Hummus

06 - 1 can (14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 2 tablespoons tahini
08 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
09 - 1 clove garlic, crushed
10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
13 - 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed

→ Toppings

14 - 3 tablespoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - In a food processor, combine the butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to reach a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the mixed seeds for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - To serve, spread a generous layer of butter bean hummus on each plate. Top with roasted vegetables. Sprinkle toasted seeds, fresh parsley, and a dusting of smoked paprika if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between velvety hummus and caramelized roasted vegetables creates the most satisfying bite every single time
  • It's one of those rare salads that actually gets better as the vegetables cool, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or packing for lunch
  • Butter bean hummus is a game changer, creamier than chickpeas and somehow lighter on your stomach
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your baking tray or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, losing that golden caramelization
  • The hummus benefits from resting ten minutes before serving, letting the garlic mellow and flavors marry
  • Room temperature vegetables actually taste better here than piping hot, so don't rush to serve immediately
03 -
  • Peel your squash and sweet potatoes thoroughly, any tough skins become unpleasantly chewy when roasted
  • Room temperature lemons yield more juice, and don't skip the fresh squeeze, bottled lemon juice can't compare
  • If your hummus seems too thick, add water literally one teaspoon at a time, it goes from perfect to watery faster than you'd expect
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