Pumpkin Salad

Cherie Metcalfe

Sweet roasted pumpkin, tangy pickled onion, and a generous hit of Crack Crunch tying it all together. Brilliant on its own, even better as a side to grilled meat.

Pumpkin Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ large pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • Olive oil, generous drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon Sgt. Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Man Grind Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Crack Crunch
  • 2–3 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup pickled red onion
  • A handful of coriander, optional

To serve

  • 2 tablespoons Crack Crunch
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • Extra pickled red onion and coriander

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake and line a baking tray.

  2. In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin with a generous drizzle of olive oil, Sgt. Pepper, Man Grind Flakes, and 1 tablespoon of Crack Crunch until well coated.

  3. Spread onto the prepared tray in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.

  4. While still warm, transfer the pumpkin to a large bowl. Add the spinach, pickled red onion, and coriander, then gently toss to combine.

  5. Pile onto a serving platter. Garnish with extra pickled onion, coriander, and 2 tablespoons of Crack Crunch.

  6. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a final drizzle of olive oil.

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