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Roast Pumpkin Salad With Feta

Roast Pumpkin Salad With Feta: A Colorful Harvest Delight

This Roast Pumpkin Salad With Feta combines rich sweetness with creamy avocado and tangy feta, making it a nutritious and visually appealing dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 small Pumpkin small sugar pumpkins or butternut squash work best
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 100 grams Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 30 grams Pine Nuts toasted
  • 2 cups Arugula & Spinach mix with other greens if desired
For the Roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil any vegetable oil can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pumpkin with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Spread the seasoned pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until tender.
  4. While the pumpkin is roasting, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine fresh arugula and spinach. Add diced avocado, roasted pumpkin, crumbled feta, and toasted pine nuts.
  6. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well combined.
  7. Serve immediately, or store the components separately to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, let the assembled salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Store components separately until serving for best texture.

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