Roasted Pumpkin, Quinoa, Avocado & Almond Salad
Roasted Pumpkin, Quinoa, Avocado & Almond Salad
Rate this RecipeIngredients
- 3 cups pumpkin chopped into 3 cm pieces
- 3 tomatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons 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
- 1/2 cup almonds roasted & roughly chopped
- 1/2 avocado large, sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard or seeded mustard
- 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoons 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon 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.1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 avocado
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