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.

raheem small
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This salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Caiden keith
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the dressing. It was just as delicious!


Tuhin Galaxy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I always have some on hand after Thanksgiving or Christmas.


Sharon Messick
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pumpkin and squash are sweet, the spinach is earthy, and the dressing is tangy and savory.


Khalil Daniels
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect lunch or dinner on a hot day.


Md Dolal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Teniola adekunle
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this salad was delicious. The dressing really made the dish.


Pepunio
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Afrobeat Hr
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I love that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with vitamins and minerals.


SK AlFI BOSS
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This salad is the perfect fall dish. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Trevor Hlongwane
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I've never had pumpkin in a salad before, but it was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Naseeb King
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This salad is so pretty! I love the bright colors of the pumpkin, squash, and spinach.


chisom timothy Okafor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin or squash. I always have some on hand in the fall, so this salad is a lifesaver.


Josi Harrell
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of squash and spinach, and it's always delicious.


David Osokuo
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I could drink it straight.


AvMoments 1
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


game fire
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this salad changed my mind. The sweetness of the pumpkin paired perfectly with the tangy dressing.


Lailaluvsstitch123 Ford
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.