Spicy Squash Salad

A substantial salad featuring roasted spicy squash, wilted pak choi, baby spinach, olives, and optional goat's cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.1 kcals 4272.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 58.6 grams 234.4 grams
Fat 87.2 grams 348.6 grams
Protein 26.5 grams 105.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
300
g
NutsSeeds
1.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
1.5
tsp
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
80
ml
Olive Oil
divided; good quality
130
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
2.4
kg
Butternut Squash
peeled, seeds removed, chopped into 2cm cubes; or pumpkin
2.5
piece
Red Chillies
seeds removed, sliced
150
g
Pak Choi
leaves separated and roughly chopped
150
g
1
handful
5
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and chopped at an angle

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Toss the squash with chillies, cumin, chilli flakes, seasoning, and most of the olive oil in a tray.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway until caramelised, then leave to cool slightly.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a pan and lightly wilt the pak choi for one minute.
  • Place the pak choi in a serving dish to cool.
  • Whisk vinegar and 130ml olive oil together, then add spring onions and seasoning.
  • Scatter the squash, spinach, and olives over the pak choi and mix lightly.
  • Top with crumbled goat's cheese and drizzle with the dressing.
  • Serve with sliced bread.