Pomegranate and pumpkins are two fall staples. Autumn is really the best time for these two fruits, because their rich in their vitamins and minerals. (Vitamins A, C, and K) This healthy, and colorful salad goes amazingly with our Lip Smackin’ Good Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Between the crisp spinach, quinoa, and goat’s cheese, you’re sure fall in love with the smorgasbord of flavors in this heavenly (and healthy) Lip Smackin’ Good salad. 10 oz butternut pumpkin diced (about 1/2 the pumpkin)
1 white onion cut into wedges
1 cup quinoa
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
2 tbs sunflower seeds
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Lip Smackin’ Good Raspberry Vaigrette Dressing
3.5 oz goat’s cheese
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Cook quinoa in a saucepan of boiling salted water until tender (10-15 minutes), then drain and set aside in a sieve to drain completely.
Preheat oven to 428F. Scatter pumpkin and onion on a roasting tray, drizzle with oil, season to taste and roast until caramelized (20 minutes).
Combine remaining ingredients except cheese in a bowl, add roasted pumpkin, onion, pomegranate seeds, Lip Smackin’ Good Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing and quinoa and toss to combine. Season to taste and serve scattered with crumbled goat’s cheese.
Be sure to pick up your Lip Smackin’ Good Raspberry Vinaigrette so you can make this healthy fall meal.
Enjoy y’all!
