Typically not a salad kind of girl, most likely because salads have been given a bad rep, they are sometimes generalised into these boring minimal leafy plates we associate with …. diets. Thankfully this is not the case, salads have been completely reinvented in the last few years, full of healthy fats, flavour and crunch they are one of my favourite things to whip up! This dish has got a lovely crunch thanks to the toasted seeds which goes well alongside the tender squash.I always try to add in a little bit of protein, torn chicken or turkey I think can be added to almost every salad!Its so delicious! Opting for no dressing is ok but lets be honest a really good dressing can bring out the flavours and making eating some leaves that’s bit easier. I always make my own dressing, unfortunately most shop bought ones are packed full of crap… hence why they last months on a shelf! This salad is perfect coming into the colder months …sigh, its comforting, filling and a little bit colourful to brighten things up!
Tip – I always cook extra quinoa and things like squash, sweet potato, bulgur for adding to salads during the rest of the week!