Pumpkin, Beetroot & Capsicum Salad

Pumpkin, Beetroot & Capsicum Salad
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 20minutes
Total time is 40minutes
Serve is for 8 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

11 Ingredients

Number of servings
8
  • 1 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cup basil leaves (plus small basil leaves to serve)
  • 8 small beetroot, trimmed
  • 1kilograms pumpkin
  • 1 lemon, 1/4 cup juiced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 8 slice crusty wholegrain bread
  • 1 cup capsicum, roasted
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 270grams salad leaves

Nutrition per serving

Protein
7.5grams
Sugars
15.6grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine beetroot and 1 tbs olive oil in a baking dish. Season well. Bake for 1 hour or until tender. Cool, peel and cut into wedges.

Step 2 of 5

De-seed and cut pumpkin into wedges. Combine with 1 tbs olive oil. BBQ over a low heat, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until tender. Cool.

Step 3 of 5

Meanwhile, combine basil leaves, lemon juice and garlic clove in a food processor until finely chopped. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil in a thin steady stream until smooth.

Step 4 of 5

Place beetroot, roasted capsicum and Italian salad mix in a large bowl. Add dressing and combine well. Scatter over toasted pecans and small basil leaves.

Step 5 of 5

Serve with a slice of crusty wholegrain bread.

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