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Roasted Pumpkin, Quinoa, Avocado & Almond Salad

Roasted Pumpkin, Quinoa, Avocado & Almond Salad

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pumpkin chopped into 3 cm pieces
  • 3 tomatoes quartered
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt & cracked black pepper
  • 250 g Simply Wholesome Pantry Quick Cook Quinoa & Lentils
  • 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 400 g canned chickpeas rinsed & drained
  • 1 cup mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup almonds roasted & roughly chopped
  • 0.5 avocado large, sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp dijon mustard or seeded mustard
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • sea salt & cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C conventional (180°C fan-forced). Lay the pumpkin and tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until tender and caramelised.
    3 cups pumpkin, 3 tomatoes, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, sea salt & cracked black pepper
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to the boil. Add the Simply Wholesome Pantry Quick Cook Quinoa & Lentils, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
    250 g Simply Wholesome Pantry Quick Cook Quinoa & Lentils
  • For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients together in a jug or bowl, then set aside.
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 0.5 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp pure maple syrup, sea salt & cracked black pepper
  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and lentil mix, roasted pumpkin and tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas and chopped mint. Pour over half the dressing and toss everything together gently. Season well.
    250 g Simply Wholesome Pantry Quick Cook Quinoa & Lentils, 3 cups pumpkin, 3 tomatoes, 2 cups baby spinach, 400 g canned chickpeas, 1 cup mint leaves
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish, top with the almonds and avocado. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and serve.
    0.5 cup almonds, 0.5 avocado

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Vegetarian
Dietary: Vegetarian
Category: Budget-Friendly, Quick Meals
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