Roasted Pumpkin, Feta Cheese And Kale Salad
Looking for a delicious fall salad? Try this roasted pumpkin, feta cheese, and kale salad full of contrasting flavors and textures! It's perfect as a satisfying main meal or as a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 300 g pumpkin (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- sea salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- 100 g feta cheese
- 100 g orzo
- 80 g curly kale leaves
- 25 g pistachios (unsalted)
DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- 2,5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil (cold pressed)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon ginger powder
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut the pumpkin or squash into equal-sized cubes, around 1,5-2 cm. Season with salt, black pepper, olive oil, and vinegar and toss well.
- Spread on the baking tray in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes. Then remove from the oven, flip, and roast for another 10-12 minutes. The pumpkin cubes should remain firm to the touch but creamy inside. Let it cool a bit before making a salad.
- While the pumpkin is roasting, cook the orzo to the package instructions. When cooked, drain and rinse quickly with cold water so the pasta doesn't stick together. Toast the pistachios. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a jar and shake well.
- Remove the stalky ends from the kale leaves, chop them roughly, and place them in a big bowl. Add some of the dressing and massage with your fingers. Then add orzo, cubed feta cheese, and roasted pumpkin. Add the rest of the dressing, toss gently, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios just before serving. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 13473IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.