Whole30 Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula
Savor the vibrant flavors of fall with this Whole30 Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula, a delightful medley of roasted sugar pumpkin, peppery arugula, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme, the tender roasted pumpkin brings a warm, caramelized sweetness to this wholesome salad. Topped with a zesty lemon dressing and thin slices of red onion for a refreshing bite, this salad is an ideal combination of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes and designed to be nutrient-rich, it’s a fantastic seasonal dish whether served as a light lunch or a stunning side at your holiday table. Keywords: Whole30 pumpkin salad, roasted pumpkin recipe, fall salad ideas, arugula and feta salad, healthy autumn recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small sugar pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cups arugula
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and peel the skin. Cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves until evenly coated.
Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking.
While the pumpkin is roasting, thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, roasted pumpkin, sliced red onion, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Top the salad with pumpkin seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3220 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3019 mg | 64% | |
*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.
