The mouthwatering combo of pumpkin, honey and feta in this salad make it a sure-fire favourite, year-round.

Easy Pumpkin & Feta Salad

Vegetarian
Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 400g butternut pumpkin, cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 100-150g Greek feta, crumbled
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1x250g microwave black rice
• Handful of pepitas or pine nuts & dried cranberries
• Olive oil & balsamic to drizzle before serving

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Drizzle pumpkin with olive oil, honey, smoked paprika and salt & pepper. Cook for 25 mins.
3. Microwave black rice according to packet instructions and set aside to cool.
4. Add baby spinach, black rice, onion, feta and pumpkin to a large serving bowl.
5. Sprinkle with pepitas or pine nuts (if using), dried cranberries and drizzle with extra olive oil and balsamic if desired.
6. Toss well and serve.