Roasted Pecan, Pumpkin & Feta
I’m all about creating a meal of sides, and I don’t just mean steamed vegetables, I mean colourful and extravagant dishes with different textures and flavours that meld together to tantalise the senses.
I’ve been known to put more effort into the sides than I do the actual main course of a meal, because this is where you can surprise and delight your guests.
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Enjoy the natural sweetness of pumpkin, the bitterness of rocket and rich nutty pecans in this easy salad that is always a crowd pleaser.
Serve it as a side for four or two with larger portions. It goes very well with roast chicken if you’re feeling it.
Roasted Pecan, Pumpkin & Feta
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Enjoy the natural sweetness of pumpkin, the bitterness of rocket and rich nutty pecans in this easy salad that is always a crowd pleaser.
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Serves:
4
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ medium kent pumpkin, sliced
- 4 cups rocket
- 1 cup pecans
- 100g feta cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Remove all the seeds from the pumpkin and slice into chunks. You can leave the skin on or remove it if you'd like. Place on the tray and coat in 2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and slightly golden.
- Place the pecans on a separate tray and place in the oven to roast for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl mix the remaining olive oil, vinegar and dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the rocket and toss to combine.
- Serve the dressed rocklet on a plate and top with the cooked pumpkin, pecans and crumbled feta.
Notes
- Dairy free option: Omit feta or use a dairy free alternative.
- This recipe works deliciously with roast chicken!