Description
Enjoy the flavors of autumn with this vibrant Pumpkin and Spinach Salad. The dish combines sweet roasted pumpkin with fresh spinach, crunchy toasted nuts, and creamy feta, all drizzled with zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this salad is sure to impress your guests while delivering a delightful burst of seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin cubes (about 1 medium pumpkin)
- ? red onion, thinly sliced
- ? cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ? cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Wash and dry spinach; place in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice red onion and add to the bowl.
- Toast nuts in a small pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine roasted pumpkin, toasted nuts, and feta cheese with spinach.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad; toss gently and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg