This kale salad is piled high with roasted butternut squash, red onion and toasty chickpeas.

The kale starts to break down as you massage it, soaking up the lemony dressing.

you’re free to swap it out for chili powder for a slightly different flavor profile.

the recipe photo of the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photo:Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss squash and onion with 3 tablespoons oil, zaatar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Spread on the prepared baking sheet.

the ingredients to make the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Roast, stirring once halfway, until golden, about 30 minutes.

Add chickpeas and roast for 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, place kale in a large bowl.

a step in making the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Drizzle with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Massage with clean hands until the kale is glossy and turns a darker green.

Serve the roasted squash and chickpeas over the kale.

a step in making the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Sprinkle with feta and drizzle with the yogurt sauce and more oil, if desired.

Garnish with more pepper and zaatar, if desired.

a step in making the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco