Oven Roasted Pumpkin Salad With Citrus Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• For the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss the pumpkin with salt, sugar, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 15 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside; do not turn off oven.
• For the cheese crackers: While the pumpkin is roasting, prepare the cheese crackers. On a non-stick or lightly oiled cookie sheet, divide the grated Parmesan or Argentino Reggianito cheeses into four equal mounds placed about 3 inches apart. Bake until cheese has melted, turned lightly golden, and set into a cracker; watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven, and using a spatula, gently loosen crackers from the cookie sheet, and set aside on a plate. Let the crackers cool and become crisp.
• For the dressing: In a blender, combine basil, garlic, Parmesan or Argentino Reggianito, and olive oil. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, and add vinegar, mixing well. Set aside.
• For assembly: In a large bowl, combine watercress and dressing, and toss until all the leaves are coated. Place equal portions on two or four plates. Top with roasted pumpkin, and garnish with cheese crackers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220 degrees C.
• Combine pumpkin, oil, salt and pepper and place on baking tray.
• Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
• Remove from oven, place in bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir-fry the red pepper until cooked and add to the pumpkin in the bowl.
• Combine all the dressing ingredients, except the herbs.
• Add the dressing, herbs and rocket to the pumpkin and toss well.
• Place in the serving bowl or on individual dishes.
• Garnish with the cucumber ribbons and cashew nuts.
• Serve warm or cold.