Pumpkin Gnocchi Salad with Char-Grilled Vegetables and Pesto-Style Dressing

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Servings

6

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 cobs corn
  • 3 medium zucchinis, halved crossways & thinly sliced
  • 2 small red onions, sliced
  • ½ cup baby peas, blanched
  • 2 x 500g Grand Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi
  • 1 cup basil leaves, densely packed
  • 1 cup whole egg mayonnaise
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ small lemon juiced
  • Salt & white pepper, to taste
  • 60g baby spinach leaves
  • Extra basil leaves, for garnish
  • ½ cup roasted cashews or pine nuts, for garnish

Method


  • Spray the corn cobs with oil and char grill in a frying pan over high heat for 6-8 mins or until lightly charred. Slice the kernels off the cobs.
  • Spray the pan with oil and quickly chargrill the sliced zucchini and onion in batches until just cooked and a little charred.
  • Cook the Pumpkin Gnocchi as per the packet instructions, then drain well and allow to cool a little.
  • In a food processor, combine the basil, mayo, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings then process until smooth. Thin with a little milk if necessary.
  • Assemble the salad in a large serving bowl or on a large platter with the gnocchi, corn, zucchini, onion, peas and baby spinach. Drizzle over the prepared dressing and top with extra basil leaves and a scatter of cashews. Serve immediately with barbecued or roasted meats or seafood.

  

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