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Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing

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Tangy Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. #Salad #Asparagus #Pumpkin #RedWine #Hazelnut #Cranberry #Vegan #VeganRecipes #FoodPornThere are 2 reasons I love Asparagus. The first one, obviously, is because it tastes awesome. The second one is because it makes my pee smell funny. Who doesn’t love strange smelling pee? One of my favourite ways of having Asparagus is in this Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. I love making this when it’s freezing cold in Melbourne, because it reminds me so much of Australia’s elusive, short-lived Summers. I think I want to move to frikkin Hawaii.

Tangy Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. #Salad #Asparagus #Pumpkin #RedWine #Hazelnut #Cranberry #Vegan #VeganRecipes #FoodPornThis Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing consists of sweet roasted Pumpkin, blanched Asparagus, Greens and Mint – bathed in a tangy, crunchy Chianti Red Wine Vinegar and Hazelnut Cranberry dressing. For my salad greens, I use my favorite Watercress and Baby Spinach, but feel free to use any greens you like (for the love of God, no Iceberg lettuce, PLEASE!).

Tangy Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. #Salad #Asparagus #Pumpkin #RedWine #Hazelnut #Cranberry #Vegan #VeganRecipes #FoodPornA little note on the Vinegar I use – I’ve tried many different Red Wine Vinegars in the past, but Chianti Red Wine Vinegar is by far my favorite one to use in salad dressings. It’s acidic, but not in a harsh way that a lot of cheaper vinegars are. If you’re interested in purchasing some, click on the Amazon link below or here. (We earn a tiny commission if you purchase anything through the above link, at no extra cost to you! We only recommend products we personally own and love).

Anyway, back to our Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. It is Gluten Free, Vegan, Low in Fat, Free of Child Labor and only sets you back about 135 calories per serving. Awesome! The whole thing comes together in about half an hour and tastes a million times better than the bullsh!t salads sold at supermarkets or cafes. Scroll down to get the full recipe for our Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Till next time, homies.

Tangy Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. #Salad #Asparagus #Pumpkin #RedWine #Hazelnut #Cranberry #Vegan #VeganRecipes #FoodPorn

Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing

Crazy Vegan Kitchen
Tangy Pumpkin and Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. Vegan | Gluten Free
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Cuisine Salad/Side
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped Pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • 15 medium spears of Asparagus trimmed
  • 2 cups chopped Watercress
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach
  • 1/4 cup torn Mint Leaves
  • Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup dry-roasted Hazelnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries chopped finely
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons Chianti Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
  • Salt/Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Toss pumpkin in 1 teaspoon of oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay on a baking tray in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes or till the pumpkin is cooked all the way through. Once cooked, let cool till it is just warm.
  • Whilst pumpkin is roasting, prepare Asparagus. Bring a large pot of water to boil and dump Asparagus in. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the Asparagus turns a bright, vibrant green. Immediately transfer your Asparagus spears into a bowl of ice water to help retain its vibrance.
  • Prepare the dressing by heating olive oil in a small pan till just warm. Add Hazelnuts and Dried Cranberries to the oil and let everything heat through slightly. Take off the heat and mix in red wine vinegar, maple syrup and salt/pepper.
  • Place chopped Watercress, Baby Spinach, Mint, blanched Asparagus and Roasted Pumpkin in a salad bowl. Dress your salad with the prepared dressing and toss to combine.
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Tangy Pumpkin Asparagus Salad with Hazelnut Cranberry Dressing. Healthy, Vibrant and Delicious. #Salad #Asparagus #Pumpkin #RedWine #Hazelnut #Cranberry #Vegan #VeganRecipes #FoodPorn
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    Comments

    1. buba says

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      Hi! You know that smelling the strange odor is a genetic attribute? :-) Thanks for all the great and yummy recipes!
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      • Amrita @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

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        I did not know that! So not everyone encounters it?! DAMN, I've got unlucky genes! And it's my pleasure x
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    2. Howie Fox says

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      I really like green asparagus, but the dressing just sounds divine! :D Btw, these are probably my favorite photos on your blog yet, massive!!
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      • Levan says

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        Mega thanks Howie! And super happy that we got in touch through our blogs and are now even more connected than ever. :)
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    3. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

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      even though its not pumpkin or cranberry season in the US, I want this salad!!!!
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      • Levan says

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        Thanks Dixya! What season is it over in the US right now by the way? We're curious! :)
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    4. Lucie Javorska says

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      I totally love all the flavors! You just happened to put a bunch of my favorite ingredients together :) And the hazelnut dressing is a brilliant idea!!!
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      • Levan says

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        Love to see you here Lucie! Definitely! I'm not big on pumpkin in some dishes, but this one was an exception. :) And I'm not just saying it too - I'm super fussy with pumpkin!
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