Watermelon Feta and Pumpkin Seed Salad with Spinach Gnocchi and Walnuts

Watermelon Feta and Pumpkin Seed Salad with Spinach Gnocchi and Walnuts

Posted 2015-11-21 by finyfollow

This is an unusual mix in the salad however it is extremely tasty and great for a summer night.

I have made spinach gnocchi with a blue cheese and walnut sauce to make it a great vegetarian meal which is quite unusual.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: X minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
For the watermelon salad
½ small watermelon, cut into bite sized pieces
75 g feta cheese, crumbled or cut into small chunks
¼ tsp ground pepper
½ tbsp chili oil
Small amount of mint leaves, chopped
25 g pumpkin seeds

For the Gnocchi
1 packet [link http://reviewclue.com.au/potato-gnocchi-with-spinach-by-carlo-crivellin/ spinach gnocchi]
Bit of butter
1 onion, finely chopped (I always use shallots)
75 g walnuts, chopped or broken
1 tbsp plain flour
Up to 450 ml milk
Salt and pepper
125 g Gorgonzola cheese

Method
  • Put the cut watermelon in a bowl and add the crumbled or chopped feta.

  • Add the pepper, chili oil, and the mint leaves.

  • Toss gently to mix.


  • In a small frypan, with no oil, cook the pumpkin seeds with a bit of salt for a few minutes.

  • Add these to the salad with a little bit of salt.

  • Boil the gnocchi as per packet instructions.

  • Melt a bit of butter over a low heat and add the onion.

  • Cook for about 5 minutes until soft and add the walnuts, and cook for another few minutes.

  • Take off the heat and stir in the flour, and add a little of the milk.

  • Put back on the heat and stir for a minute or so and add more of the milk.

  • Stir continuously for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

  • Take the pan off the heat again and stir in the Gorgonzola. Add pepper if desired.


  • Add the drained gnocchi to the sauce and stir thoroughly, but gently.


  • Serve with the watermelon salad.

  • Categories
    #vegetarian
    #dinner
    #summer
    #family
    #gnocchi
    #watermelon
    #blue_cheese
    #walnuts
    #feta


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