Roasted Spicy Squash Salad

This hearty roasted spicy squash salad is the perfect vegetarian lunch to keep you going all afternoon.

The delicious butternut squash is warm, spicy and satisfying, offering the perfect boost to a classic leafy salad.

Serves: 4          Prep time: 15 minutes           Cooking time: 20 minutes

You’ll need 

• 1 kg butternut squash – peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm dice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
• 1 tsp paprika
• 50g pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 140g bag Watercress, Rocket & Spinach Salad

What to do

1. Preheat the oven to 200^oC, gas mark 6.
2. Place squash in a large roasting tin, toss in 2 tbsp oil, chilli flakes, paprika and pumpkin seeds, season and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
3. Whisk together the soy, vinegar, honey and remaining oil.
4. Place the leaves in a bowl and toss the dressing into the salad leaves.
5. Gently mix in the warm squash and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Leafy Salad

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