PUMPKIN (SQUASH) & SPINACH SALAD

Pumpkin (Squash) & Spinach Salad image

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.