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Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Pomegranate
Caramelized wedges of roasted jack-o-lantern pumpkin arranged over peppery arugula with crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and a honey-balsamic dressing. The sweetness of the pumpkin, the salty cheese, and the tart pomegranate create a salad that feels like fall on a plate. Ready in 30 minutes and visually stunning.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb jack-o-lantern pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup pecans, toasted or candiedwalnuts work
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honeymaple syrup for vegan
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, for the pumpkin
- ¾ tsp salt and black pepper, to taste
Contains: milk, mustard, nuts, sulphites.
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss pumpkin wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.About 25 min
- Whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.About 3 min
- Spread arugula on a large platter. Arrange warm pumpkin wedges over the top.About 2 min
- Scatter feta, pomegranate seeds, and pecans over the salad.About 2 min
- Drizzle dressing generously over everything and serve immediately while the pumpkin is still warm.About 2 min
Tips
- Serve the pumpkin warm from the oven — the contrast of warm pumpkin and cool arugula is the whole point.
- If making ahead, keep components separate and assemble just before serving.
- Scrape the pumpkin seeds and roast them separately with salt and olive oil for a crunchy bonus garnish.
Ring the changes
- Swap arugula for mixed greens or baby kale.
- Add sliced grilled chicken for a more substantial main course salad.
Keeping it
Dressed salad does not keep. Store components separately: roasted pumpkin for 3 days, dressing for 1 week.
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