SPICED PUMPKIN, LENTIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Ross Dobson
Categories Salad Side Roast Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Goat Cheese Arugula Lentil Pumpkin Fall Healthy Low Cholesterol Christmas Eve Potluck Cumin Paprika Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lentils in small bowl. Cover with cold water and soak 10 minutes; drain.
- Cook lentils in boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 30 minutes. Drain lentils. Rinse under cold water, then drain.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pumpkin in large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, paprika, and sea salt. Arrange pumpkin in single layer on baking sheet; roast 20 minutes. Turn pumpkin over. Roast until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
- Combine lentils, pumpkin, and oil from baking sheet with arugula, half of goat cheese, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates; sprinkle remaining goat cheese over.
- Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
- ** Sometimes labeled Pimentón Picante or Pimentó de La Vera Picante; available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.
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Pemba Tamang
p.tamang10@yahoo.comThis salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not anything special either.
Felix Liashiedzi
l.felix@hotmail.frI found the lentils to be a bit too chewy.
Mohamed Azazy
azazy@gmail.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Swae Magomed
m_swae@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the goat cheese added a nice touch.
Mia Franckaert
franckaert7@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a fall gathering.
Tahir Ahad Mughal
mughal.t75@aol.comThis salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
Nishan Thamee
t_nishan45@hotmail.frI love the pop of color that the pumpkin and lentils add to this salad.
Antony mutunga
a@hotmail.comThis salad is delicious and healthy. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Allison Hernandez
allison11@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Marquis da pug
m93@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Sthembile Malomane
m-sthembile@yahoo.comI love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The pumpkin and lentils are a great combination, and the goat cheese adds a nice tang.
Jane Edosomwan
ej@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a bit of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Chance Esast
esast_c@hotmail.co.ukI've made this salad a few times now and it's always a winner. It's hearty, healthy, and flavorful. The lentils add a nice protein boost and the goat cheese adds a touch of creaminess.
Denise Beasley
b_d38@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of pumpkin, lentils, and goat cheese was unique and delicious. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy.