ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

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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

1 medium butternut squash or pie pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
10 ounces fresh arugula or 1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled

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

Annabel Okechukwu
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Suhaeb Omar
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I can't wait to make this salad again. It's so easy and delicious.


INEMESIT DANIEL
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This salad would also be great with tofu or tempeh.


Nimot Idera
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I served this salad with grilled chicken. It was a delicious and healthy meal.


Fikir Getahun
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I used a store-bought orange vinaigrette dressing. It was a great shortcut and it tasted delicious.


samuel Davis
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I roasted the pumpkin at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. It was perfectly caramelized.


Atom
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I made this salad for lunch and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal.


Judith Harper
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Tristan Jacobs
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for some extra crunch. It was delicious!


Princess Diana
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.


Macy
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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
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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
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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.