Snowy Day Vegan Salad (Printable)
Bright winter greens with roasted roots and creamy tahini dressing for a refreshing, vibrant meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Roasted Vegetables
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced
03 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Salad Base
07 - 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, spinach, arugula)
08 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
10 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
→ Creamy Tahini Dressing
11 - 1/4 cup tahini
12 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons water
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
# Steps:
01 - Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Combine diced carrots, parsnip, and sweet potato with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground cumin until smooth. Adjust water quantity to achieve desired consistency.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed winter greens, thinly sliced red onion, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts. Add the roasted vegetables.
05 - Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together faster than you'd think, with most of the time spent watching the oven do the work.
- The creamy tahini dressing is so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything for days afterward.
- It's the kind of salad that feels light and nourishing without leaving you hungry an hour later.
02 -
- Don't skip toasting your own walnuts if you have time—raw ones taste flat in comparison, and toasted ones add real depth to the whole salad.
- If your tahini dressing breaks or looks grainy, it usually means the water went in too fast; whisk in a tiny bit more lemon juice and it should come back together smoothly.
03 -
- Slice your red onion thin and let it sit in the bowl with the warm vegetables for a minute before tossing—it softens slightly and loses some of its harsh bite.
- If you're doubling this salad for guests, keep the greens and dressing separate until the last moment, then toss gently so the leaves stay whole and don't bruise.