Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a light, tasty mix of honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top it all off with crumbled goat cheese for that final tangy touch. -Sasha King, Westlake Village, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Peel and cut pumpkin into 1-in. cubes, reserving the seeds. Place pumpkin cubes in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pumpkin in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Place seeds on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes., Place orange juice, vinegar, shallot, garlic, orange zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine arugula, apricots, cranberries and roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Annabel Okechukwu
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Suhaeb Omar
[email protected]I can't wait to make this salad again. It's so easy and delicious.
INEMESIT DANIEL
[email protected]This salad would also be great with tofu or tempeh.
Nimot Idera
[email protected]I served this salad with grilled chicken. It was a delicious and healthy meal.
Fikir Getahun
[email protected]I used a store-bought orange vinaigrette dressing. It was a great shortcut and it tasted delicious.
samuel Davis
[email protected]I roasted the pumpkin at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. It was perfectly caramelized.
Atom
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal.
Judith Harper
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Tristan Jacobs
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for some extra crunch. It was delicious!
Princess Diana
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.
Macy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. I had some roasted pumpkin from a previous recipe and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Ricardo Portillo
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Shad wali Shah
[email protected]This salad was absolutely delicious! The roasted pumpkin was perfectly caramelized and the orange dressing was a great complement. I would definitely make this again.