Sweet Potato, Aubergine & Tahini Salad

Every time we have big family gathering – Christmas, birthdays or summer parties – we are asked the same question: "You are so good at salads, can't you please bring one of your nourishing salads for dinner". So we have become semi-pros at making big salads that we bring with us. They often contain a roasted element, regularly feature kale and always have some fruit, grains and nuts. Many salads go on repeat but this weekend I made a salad for my sister's birthday and I kind of made this on whim and it turned out really tasty and also quite pretty.

Hope you like it! 

• 2 aubergines
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 romaine lettuce
• 1 cucumber
• 1 handful parsley, finely chopped
• 1 pomegranate, seeded
• 1 handful almond flakes, toasted

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 pinch ground chili
• 1 pinch salt

• 4 tbsp tahini
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Juice from 1 lemon