Roasted Pumpkin and Crunchy Red Quinoa Salad with Mint Tahini Dressing - Naturally Sassy

Ingredients

• ½ cup tahini
• ⅓ cup water
• Lemon juice to taste
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 20 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 medium sized pumpkin, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• A drizzle of maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup red quinoa
• ½ cup scallions
• 1 cup finely chopped kale
• ½ cup herbs: mint, parsley, and cilantro
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Lemon juice squeezed to taste
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, toasted