Great for a post gym workout, this Maple-Roasted Pumpkin and Chicken Salad is packed with protein and a variety of nutritious goodness that your body needs after exercise! Minimal preparation time, light and yet fills the spot, just as you need it to.
Seared chicken fillets tossed with maple syrup roasted pumpkin, spinach and rocket salad, chopped walnuts and red onions in a sweet maple, apple cider vinegar and wholegrain mustard, homemade salad dressing.
To make Maple-Roasted Pumpkin and Chicken Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat oven to 390 °F and line a baking tray with baking parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin, syrup and oil to combine then place, in a single layer, on the lined baking tray. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, adding walnuts for the last 8 minutes and cook until pumpkin is tender.
In a frying pan over medium-high heat and sprayed with cooking oil, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until cooked through.
Transfer to a plate and let stand, covered with a paper towel, for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
In a screw-top jar, add oil, vinegar, syrup and mustard and seal tightly. Shake to combine all the ingredients.
In a salad bowl, toss the salad mix, pumpkin, walnuts, chicken, onion and prepared dressing until evenly combined.
Serve and enjoy!
Ever need the perfect post gym workout meal? Try this Maple-Roasted Pumpkin and Chicken Salad and let us know if it fills the gap! Give your body all the nutrients it needs after working so hard. Let us know your thoughts and tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts and pages, online.
I made this salad after my morning workout, and it was simply fabulous! The maple-roasted pumpkin adds a warm sweetness, and my kids loved it too. We all sat together, enjoying the crunch from walnuts and the juicy chicken. It’s now a family favorite, quick and healthy – just like I need post-gym meals to be!
Délicieux! J'ai préparé cette salade après une séance d'entrainement et ma famille l'a adoré. Le goût sucré du sirop d'érable et le poulet tendre ont fait le bonheur de tous. C'est devenu un de nos plats préférés!
This salad slaps!
Delicious!
Delicious!
This salad is amazing. I made it after my workout, and the flavors combined were just perfect. The pumpkin adds a sweet touch that I love. My wife asked for seconds, and I felt proud to serve it.
OMG, this salad is soooo good. I made it right after my workout, and it totally hits the spot. The maple roasted pumpkin is just perf with the chicken. Super easy to whip up too! Def gonna make this again for sure.
Simplicity is key with this salad. After a killer gym sesh, I whipped it up real quick! Tasted bomb and filled me up.
Delicious! I made this after a tough gym session, and it was the perfect boost I needed. The sweet maple with the roasted pumpkin really complements the chicken, plus my kids loved it too! A much healthier choice for our family meals. I'm thankfull for such a simple yet tasty recipe!
Deliciously satisfying meal!
Healty and tasty. Perfect for after the gym, my kids loved it too.
This salad hit the spot after my workout! Yum!
Yummy and filling!
Superb!
This salad is so easy! Perfect for post gym. My hubby loves it too!
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