Healthy Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Chop cooking pumpkin into bite sized pieces. (If using butternut squash, peel skin). In a small bowl add neutral oil, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, garlic and sea salt. Whisk to combine. Drizzle mixture over pumpkin in a large mixing bowl, and toss to combine.

Step 2

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and transfer pumpkin to tray. Spread pumpkin out so its not crowded (you might need two trays for this). Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. (Flip pumpkin pieces with spatula halfway through to ensure all sides are evenly roasted).

Step 3

While you're waiting for the pumpkin to cook finely chop parsley and place to the side. Toast hazelnuts by chopping and adding to a skillet, bring to medium-high heat and toast, stirring often, until browned and aromatic.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl add roasted pumpkin, salad greens, chopped green beans, pomegranate seeds, and avocado. Drizzle with quality balsamic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle salad with toasted hazelnuts and serve.