Gnocchi & Tomato Salad with Roast Veg, Basil & Pine Nuts

Serving size

Vegan 9 plants Low sat fat

Gnocchi & Tomato Salad with Roast Veg, Basil & Pine Nuts

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Vegan

A vibrant summer salad starring golden pillowy gnocchi and medley of bright veg (think sweet tomatoes, seasonal courgette and crunchy peppers). Sticky maple syrup, tangy vinegar, leafy basil and juicy olives pack in tons of flavour. Toss through crisp salad leaves and scatter with toasted pine nuts, for the perfect bite.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9 / air fryer 200C
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large non-stick frying pan & a large bowl

Roast the veg

  • Peel and cut each onion into 8 wedges. Thinly slice the courgettes into 1cm half-moons. Thinly slice the peppers
  • Add the prepped veg to the lined baking tray. Toss with half the oregano, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-22 mins / air fryer 16-18 mins, until the veg is soft and golden

Finish the prep

  • Meanwhile, heat the large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the pine nuts and toast for 2-3 mins, until golden brown. Remove and set aside
  • Halve the tomatoes (quarter any large ones). Thinly slice the olives. Pick the basil leaves from the stalks and roughly chop

Build the salad

  • In the large bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, garlic paste, remaining oregano and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix well
  • Add the tomatoes and olives to the dressing, then set aside
  • Reheat the frying pan with 1/2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 mins, tossing regularly, until golden brown. Season with salt

Toss & plate up

  • When everything's ready, allow the roast veg and gnocchi to cool slightly, then add to the salad bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed
  • Toss through the basil and salad leaves
  • Serve the salad into bowls. Scatter with the pine nuts to finish

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