Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad with Feta
Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad with Feta, beetroot, mixed green leaves, and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds drizzled with a light balsamic vinegar and honey dressing, a healthy and nutritious salad that makes a fantastic side dish or even a meal on its own. A great packed lunch option or a light dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa (100 g)
- 1 small pumpkin (2 cups cubed pumpkin, 400 g)
- ½ cup cubed feta (75 g)
- 3 cooked beetroot
- 3 tablespoon pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- a handful of mixed green leaves
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahreneheit).
- Peel and cube the pumpkin, spray cooking oil over a roasting tray, and spread the pumpkin cubes over. Spray again with oil.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, place the quinoa in a pan, add 2 cups of water and cook according to the packet instructions.
- Drain the water, and leave to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed salad leaves, quinoa, pumpkin, feta, cubed beetroot and mix.
- Heat up a pan, add the seeds, and toss for about a minute or so.
- Spread the seeds over the salad.
- To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey, and drizzle over the other ingredients. Toss well and enjoy cold from the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 1536mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 29045IU | Vitamin C: 33.6mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4.7mg