Kimberley Hicks-Personal Trainer & Figure athlete

Roasted pumpkin & chickpea salad with rocket leaves & herbs with a vinaigrette dressing 🥗

🥶❄️As it gets colder the cravings for hearty filling warm meals are desired - this tasty salad definitely hits the spot as it is filling and tasty without being too extra in the carb department 🤤

✨Ingredients - makes a large salad

🎃 1 whole pumpkin - chopped into cubes
🥫2 cans chickpeas ( Drained & rinced under water )
🧅 1/2 red onion (diced)
🌱 3-4 handfuls of baby spinach/ rocket leaves/ coriander or other herbs of choice

Dressing 🫙

•20mls olive oil
•60mls red wine vinegar/ or apple cider vinegar
•Salt & pepper to taste

Method 📋

1. Roast the pumpkin & chickpeas in oven for 20 mins at 180° or until cooked - use spray oil to lightly coat and salt and pepper to taste

2. Make the dressing by adding the ingredients to a jar and give it a shake to mix through

3. Toss the chopped onion ,spinach, herbs into a large bowl and add pumpkin & chickpeas when slightly cooled , mix dressing through, enjoy 🍴

✅You can have cooked chicken on the side to add protein then you have a complete meal 😊

Core strength varies from person to person 🤗

That's why it is great to have progressions for more advanced core training peps as well as easier versions for beginners or those building up their core strength 💪

This core exercise targets mainly the lower abdominal muscles, the advanced version requires a strong upper body hold ( think shoulder mount for you polers)

Focus on pressing your lower back down on the floor and think about tucking your tail bone under as you lift your knees to your chest

Which one can you do?

Give it a go and let me know if you have any questions 🙌