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).
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.
Why you will love this Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad recipe…
Roasted Pumpkin & Pomegranate Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ 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
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Mix pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly in a baking pan.
- 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.
- Lightly top with your favourite salad dressing.
Nutrition
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:
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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.
2 responses
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This looks delicious. I’ll have to try it.
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Thanks Lizzi. Hope you enjoy it!
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