Kumara, capsicum and wild rice salad with orange dressing

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 50 mins

Ingredients

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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place kumara and capsicums on prepared tray. Sprinkle vegetables with first measure of cumin and spray with oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden.
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cook wild rice following packet directions (for about 35 minutes) until just tender. Drain rice well. Leave to cool.
Place roasted vegetables, cooled rice, celery, sunflower seeds and parsley in a large bowl.
To make orange dressing, whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar and extra cumin in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly.
Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and set over a high heat. Cook haloumi for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden. Tear in rough pieces.
Divide salad among serving plates. Top with pieces of warm haloumi and serve immediately.

Calories 465cal

Kilojoules 1950kJ

Protein 16g

Total fat 16g

–Saturated fat 6g

Carbohydrates 65g

–Sugars 12g

Dietary fibre 8g

Sodium 540mg

Calcium 270mg

Iron 2.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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