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.

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