Low Fat Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula
Elevate your salad game with this Low Fat Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures perfect for any meal. Featuring caramelized roasted pumpkin seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin, this wholesome salad is balanced by the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. A tangy honey-balsamic dressing ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onion adds a pop of sharpness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this healthy and flavorful dish is ideal for light lunches or elegant dinner sides. Packed with nutrients and bursting with autumn-inspired flavors, it's a must-try for anyone seeking a deliciously low-fat salad option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Arugula
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into 2 cm cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and cumin until evenly coated.
Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized. Turn halfway through the cooking time.
While the pumpkin is roasting, thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey to create the dressing.
Once the pumpkin is roasted, let it cool slightly.
In a large serving bowl, add the arugula and top it with the roasted pumpkin, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat roasted pumpkin salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2345 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2346 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
