21/04/2026
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🥗 Roast Pumpkin, Sweet Potato & Honey Tahini Salad
A warm, nourishing salad that hits sweet, salty + crunchy — perfect on its own or paired with your favourite protein.
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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Roast veg:
* 2 cups pumpkin, chopped
* 1 medium sweet potato, chopped
* 1–2 tbsp olive oil
* Salt & pepper
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* 1–2 tsp spicy honey
Salad:
* 2 cups rocket
* ½ cup cabbage mix (red/white)
* ¼ red onion, finely sliced
* 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
* ½ avocado, sliced
* ⅓ cup feta, crumbled
Dressing:
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 tbsp tahini
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp spicy honey
* Salt & pepper to taste
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👩🍳 Method
1. Roast the veg
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Toss pumpkin + sweet potato with olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast for 25–30 mins until golden.
2. Add flavour
Once cooked, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle over spicy honey. Toss gently while warm.
3. Cook asparagus
Lightly pan-fry or roast for 5–7 mins until just tender.
4. Make the dressing
Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen.
5. Assemble
Layer rocket + cabbage mix, then add roast veg, asparagus, red onion, avocado and feta.
6. Finish
Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
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💪 To Make It a Full Meal
Add:
* Grilled chicken
* Steak
* Salmon
* Chickpeas or lentils (for plant-based)
Tip: roast the sweet potato & pumpkin in a large batch to build salads with during the week 👍
