Warm Pumpkin Spinach Prawn Salad with Chilli Lime Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this Warm Pumpkin Spinach Prawn Salad with Chilli Lime Dressing, a vibrant dish that’s as flavorful as it is nutritious. Roasted cinnamon-spiced pumpkin pairs beautifully with tender, garlicky prawns, creating a warm and hearty base. Fresh baby spinach adds a crisp, leafy contrast, while the zesty chilli lime dressing, laced with honey and soy sauce, brings a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Garnished with aromatic coriander, this salad is a feast for the senses and ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its vibrant colors and bold flavors. Perfect keywords: warm salad recipe, pumpkin prawn salad, chili lime dressing, healthy dinner ideas, quick salad recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 300 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 100 grams baby spinach
• 1 small red chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 medium lime (juice and zest)
• 1 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Place the cubed pumpkin on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pumpkin and sprinkle with cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 4

While the pumpkin is roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the chilli lime dressing. Combine the chopped red chilli, lime juice, lime zest, honey, soy sauce, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Whisk well to emulsify.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted pumpkin, cooked prawns, and baby spinach.

Step 8

Pour the chilli lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	934.4

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 567mg	0%
Sodium 3095.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.9g
Protein 81.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 2685.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 26.8%