Charred Tomato Gnocchi Salad with Roast Corn & Basil Pesto Dressing

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Vegan Ready in 20 6 plants Low sat fat

Charred Tomato Gnocchi Salad with Roast Corn & Basil Pesto Dressing

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Vegan

Nothing says comfort like a bowlful of gnocchi. Here, you'll grill a medley of veg, including golden sweetcorn, juicy tomatoes and vibrant courgettes, until lightly charred. Add pillowy pan-fried gnocchi and a creamy homemade red pesto for a hit of flavour. Then, get ready to dig in!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Turn the grill to high (240C)
  • Line a baking tray with silver foil
  • Pull out a large non-stick frying pan, a large bowl & a sieve

Prep & grill the veg

  • Thinly slice the courgettes into 1/2cm half-moons. Cut the onions into 1cm wedges. Drain the sweetcorn
  • Place all onto the foil-lined baking tray, then toss with 2 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Grill for 12-15 mins, tossing halfway through, until the veg is soft and golden

Make the pesto dressing

  • Meanwhile, roughly chop the basil, then place into the large bowl, along with the sundried tomato paste, pesto, 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp water. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix well

Cook the gnocchi

  • Heat the large non-stick frying pan with 2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 mins, tossing regularly, until soft and golden. Season with a pinch of salt
  • Halve the tomatoes

Finish & plate up

  • Add the gnocchi, tomatoes, rocket and grilled veg to the pesto dressing. Toss to coat and season to taste
  • Serve the gnocchi into bowls. Garnish with the pine nuts

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