Warm Pumpkin Pine Nut Feta Salad
Transform your salad game with this irresistible Warm Pumpkin Pine Nut Feta Salad, a vibrant medley of roasted cinnamon-spiced pumpkin, nutty toasted pine nuts, and creamy crumbled feta atop a bed of fresh mixed greens. Drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze and a hint of zesty lemon, this warm salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a standout side for your next gathering. Packed with seasonal flavors, it’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Serve it warm for an unbeatable autumn-inspired delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 100 grams mixed salad greens
- 100 grams crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into bite-sized cubes (about 2 cm in size).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the pumpkin is evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned pumpkin cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized. Flip halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
While the pumpkin is roasting, heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, mix the salad greens with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the greens.
Once the pumpkin is roasted, let it cool slightly for 5 minutes to avoid wilting the salad greens.
Add the warm pumpkin, toasted pine nuts, and crumbled feta to the salad bowl. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately while still warm, dividing evenly among plates. Enjoy this flavorful and comforting salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2291 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2351 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.
