Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad

Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad

Amy Hand

Amy Hand

Amy worked as the head pastry chef at multiple restaurants in South Africa. She now shares her professional insights about cooking and kitchen tools here at The Skillful Cook.

This salad is bursting with flavor from carefully chosen mix of ingredients but it also has incredible texture variation. The pumpkin and cheese work seamlessly
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This roasted pumpkin and pomegranate salad is bursting with flavor and bright color.

It’s not only visually spectacular, but this salad is also wonderfully healthy, incorporating roasted pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, mixed salad greens, and, of course, pomegranate arils (the seeds).

This roasted pumpkin and pomegranate salad is bursting with flavor

Each of these ingredients brings its own health benefits that combine to make a super nutritious dish

The texture and flavor contrasts really set this salad apart. The pumpkin is soft and sweet, while the cheese is soft and salty.

These work so well with the sweet and nutty pomegranate arils, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts. Then we have the leafy greens to bring everything together seamlessly.

Each of these ingredients brings its own health benefits

Why you will love this Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad recipe…

  • Healthy- This salad is bursting with healthy ingredients that make this dish super nutritious.
  • Quick and easy- This dish takes just 40 minutes and you can easily prep the rest of the salad while the pumpkin roasts.
  • Great texture- The soft cheese and pumpkin contrasts beautifully with the crunch of walnuts, pomegranate, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Salty and sweet- The pomegranate is zingy and sweet along with the gentle sweetness of the pumpkin. These meld beautifully with the salty cheese. 
  • Versatile- This dish can be an appetizer, side, or main meal.
Why you will love this Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad recipe
Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad recipe

Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad

This salad is bursting with flavor from the carefully chosen mix of ingredients but it also has incredible texture variation. The soft pumpkin and cheese work seamlessly with the crunch of the walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pumpkin (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 4 tsp toasted pumpkin seeds
  • A handful of roughly chopped walnuts (either raw, toasted or caramelized)
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta)

Instructions
 

Ingredients

  • Roasted Pumpkin Pomegranate Salad Ingredients
  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Mix pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly in a baking pan.
    Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad Instruction - Season the Pumpkin
  • Roast the pumpkin for about 30 minutes, or until pumpkin is beginning to brown on the edges and feels a bit soft when a fork is inserted. Remove pumpkin from oven and cool thoroughly.
  • Divide the greens in half on dinner plates. Distribute one cup of roasted pumpkin on each plate. Top each with 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds, 2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds, a sprinkling of walnuts, and 1/8 cup of cheese.
    Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad Instruction - Put Together the Salad
  • Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad Instruction - add the toppings
  • Lightly top with your favourite salad dressing.

Nutrition

Calories 244kcal (12%)Carbohydrates 19g (6%)Protein 11g (22%)Fat 15g (23%)Saturated Fat 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0.01gCholesterol 13mg (4%)Sodium 444mg (19%)Potassium 714mg (20%)Fiber 3g (13%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 11078IU (222%)Vitamin C 33mg (40%)Calcium 84mg (8%)Iron 3mg (17%)
Keyword Roasted Pumpkin Pomegranate Salad, Salad
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Serving Suggestions

This salad is great to serve as an appetizer or side salad but it’s also hearty enough to be a meal on its own. 

Here are a few dishes it would be a great side salad for:

🧑‍🍳 Expert Tips

  • Change up the nuts. Try it with pecans, pine nuts or almonds.
  • Swap the cheese. Try feta or blue cheese in place of goat cheese if you prefer those.
  • Serve the pumpkin warm. This will add another element to this already dynamic salad and melt the cheese slightly.
  • Dress with a light vinaigrette. Make a simple dressing with olive oil, balsamic, garlic, salt, and paper.
great to serve as an appetizer

Storage Suggestions

  • To store- Once dressed, this salad doesn’t store well as it will cause the greens to wilt. It’s best to store the salad ingredients separately in the refrigerator and combine them just before serving.

Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad FAQs

Are pomegranates healthy for you? 

Pomegranate arils (seeds) are fiber-rich and full of powerful antioxidants.

Is pumpkin healthy for you?

Pumpkin is very healthy because it’s packed full of vitamins and minerals while also being low calorie. This gourd contains protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, B2, and E, potassium, copper, manganese, and iron.

Amy Hand
About the author
After finding the chef life a little too high-paced, Amy decided to take her cooking skills and use them to teach others through food writing. She uses her knowledge as a pastry chef and experience as a head chef to write articles that are engaging and helpful while being as entertaining as possible.

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    Lizzi Newton

    This looks delicious. I’ll have to try it.

    1. Susan, AKA Kiwicook

      Thanks Lizzi. Hope you enjoy it!