ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing image

Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a light, tasty mix of honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top it all off with crumbled goat cheese for that final tangy touch. -Sasha King, Westlake Village, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium butternut squash or pie pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
10 ounces fresh arugula or 1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Peel and cut pumpkin into 1-in. cubes, reserving the seeds. Place pumpkin cubes in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pumpkin in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Place seeds on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes., Place orange juice, vinegar, shallot, garlic, orange zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine arugula, apricots, cranberries and roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tripti Thapa Magar
[email protected]

I'm excited to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


waqas ilyas
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Free Cell
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pumpkin, orange, and goat cheese go together perfectly.


Burair aqeel
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any fall meal.


falokun oyeyemi
[email protected]

I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck. I think everyone will love it.


Chimnaz Pashayeva
[email protected]

I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so colorful and delicious.


Md Perbeg
[email protected]

This salad sounds like a great way to add some fall flavors to my diet.


Andre Ellis
[email protected]

I'm not sure how I feel about roasting pumpkin, but I'm intrigued by the orange dressing.


Will Trawe
[email protected]

I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.


Rifat Babu
[email protected]

This salad looks like a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Maria Khan's
[email protected]

I'm excited to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Rimon Dewan
[email protected]

I'm not sure about the combination of pumpkin and orange, but I'm willing to try it.


Fikman Official
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Selina Torres
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pumpkin, orange, and goat cheese go together perfectly.


Boy Breezy
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdol qadeer
[email protected]

I made this salad for my family and they loved it. The dressing is especially good.


Sophie Crisel
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any fall meal.


Md Baca
[email protected]

I've never been a big fan of pumpkin, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process brought out the natural sweetness of the pumpkin, and the orange dressing was tangy and refreshing.


Tabish
[email protected]

This salad was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The roasted pumpkin was sweet and flavorful, and the orange dressing was the perfect complement.