PUMPKIN (SQUASH) & SPINACH SALAD

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Gourmet pizzas call for a special side salad - this nutty number goes well. Notes & tips: Prep: 10 mins (+ 30 mins cooling time) You can prepare this recipe to the end of step 6 up to 2 hours ahead. Continue from step 7 just before serving. Source: Australian Good Taste magazine - November 2006

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

600 g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey, plus extra
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
1 (150 g) packet baby spinach leaves
75 g pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C.
  • Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Place the pumpkin in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss until the pumpkin is well coated.
  • Place in a single layer on the lined tray. Bake, turning once during cooking, for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with the sesame seeds. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the seeds are lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.
  • Combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, mustard and extra honey in a screw-top jar and shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the pumpkin, spinach and pine nuts in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing and gently toss until just combined.
  • Serve immediately.

Gifo Honi
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I can't wait to make this salad again!


Sunil Rai
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Joseph Grant
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I love the pop of color from the pomegranate seeds.


dylan cool
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin and squash.


Baba Zakari
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I used a pre-made dressing to save time. It was still very good.


Whitney Fehr
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the dressing. It was still delicious!


Laxmi Yadav
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This is a great recipe for a fall salad. The pumpkin and squash are roasted to perfection and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Alex Orus
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the pumpkin is roasted perfectly.


Jonathan Eshete
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lyndsey Delk
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Anna Le
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Giselle Arias
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling salad. I love that it uses seasonal vegetables and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Rabindar Sah
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but it was roasted perfectly and had a slightly sweet flavor. The dressing was also very good.


Beverly Mcconnell
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of pumpkin, squash, spinach, and feta cheese was delicious. I especially liked the dressing, which was tangy and flavorful.