Roasted Pear, Pumpkin and Freekeh Salad

Pear, Pumpkin and Freekeh Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients

2 green pears, sliced into wedges
400 g pumpkin, sliced into 1 inch chunks
12 cups freekeh, cooked as per the packet instructions
2 handfuls rocket or mixed greens
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon powder
3 tbsp toasted seeds
Salt and pepper
Dressing ingredients:
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
12 tbsp warm water
Pinch of salt

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan forced.

2

Toss the pear wedges and pumpkin with olive oil, salt and pepper, cinnamon and spread on a tray.  

3

Roast for 10 minutes, turning the pears and then for another 10-15 minutes until tender and lightly caramelised. 

4

Cook the freekeh according to packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly. 

5

To make the dressing, whisk tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, water and salt until smooth and pourable.  

6

In a serving bowl combine the freekeh, greens, roasted pear and pumpkin. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Finish with toasted seeds and serve warm or at room temperature. 

Ingredients

 2 green pears, sliced into wedges
 400 g pumpkin, sliced into 1 inch chunks
 12 cups freekeh, cooked as per the packet instructions
 2 handfuls rocket or mixed greens
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp cinnamon powder
 3 tbsp toasted seeds
 Salt and pepper
Dressing ingredients:
 2 tbsp tahini
 1 tbsp maple syrup
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 12 tbsp warm water
 Pinch of salt
Pear, Pumpkin and Freekeh Salad with Tahini Dressing

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