Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad

This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. With an optional change it could also be dairy-free.

15 minutes min pre time
40 minutes min cook time

Method

Step 1. Gently toss together the pumpkin, chickpeas, spinach, onion, dressing and seasonings to combine. Transfer to a serving plate, scatter over almonds and coriander if desired. Gently swirl harissa through yoghurt and serve alongside.

Tip: to roast the pumpkin, place on a baking paper-lined tray and bake in a 180°C oven for 40-45 minutes.

And, it is easy to prepare extra pumpkin for another day, and store, chilled, for 2-3 days.

Ingredients

1½ Cups 1½-2cm Chopped Pumpkin Pieces (150g), dry roasted
125g Can Chickpeas, drained (75g)
½ Cup (15g) Baby Spinach
2 Thin slices Red Onion, cut into thin strips
1 Tablespoon Reduced Fat French Dressing
Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 Teaspoons (2.5g) Toasted Flaked Almonds
Coriander Sprigs, for serving, optional
¼ Cup (60g) Reduced Fat Natural Yoghurt, for serving
Harissa, or other Chilli Paste/Sauce, to taste, for serving

Nutrition

Per serve:

Energy: 952kj (228kcal)

Protein: 12.4g

Fat: 5g

Carbohydrates: 27.7g