Pumpkin (Squash) & Spinach Salad
- 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
- Preheat oven to 220u0b0C.
- 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.
butternut pumpkin, olive oil, honey, sesame seeds, lemon juice, honey, extra virgin olive oil, coarse grain mustard, baby spinach, pine nuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-squash-spinach-salad-268975 (may not work)