Roasted Pumpkin Harvest Salad with Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette
Perfectly roasted pumpkin served over a bed of spring mix and topped with maple candied walnuts, feta crumbles, pomegranate arils, and an easy-to-make balsamic maple vinaigrette. This healthy pumpkin salad is full of fall flavors and is sure to impress! Serve as a side salad or add protein to make it the main course!
Equipment
Ingredients
Roasted Pumpkin Salad
- 2-3 pound pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes (or butternut squash)
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces spinach and spring mix (or desired amount)
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled (or desired amount)
- ½ cup pomegranate arils or dried cranberries (or desired amount)
Maple Candied Walnuts
- 1 cup walnut halves and pieces
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Maple Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup avocado or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer the cubed pumpkin to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup then sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss all together. Spread out on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender, but not mushy.
Maple Candied Walnuts
- While the pumpkin roasts, prepare the walnuts and dressing. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to parchment paper and spread out the nuts. Let cool.
Maple Balsamic Dressing
- All all dressing ingredients to a jar and shake well to combine.
- To assemble the salad, add the spring mix to a serving bowl and drizzle with half the vinaigrette, then toss to combine. Top with roasted pumpkin, feta, candied walnuts, pomegranate arils, and more vinaigrette.
Notes
- How to peel and cube a pumpkin: Here is a link to a helpful guide.
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