Roast Pumpkin Spinach Feta Salad Recipes

ROAST PUMPKIN AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C / 390F. Place pumpkin pieces on baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle olive oil on top. Mix with your hands to ensure all pieces are coated and arrange in a single layer on the tray. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and tender but not mushy! (see note 1)
• Place dressing ingredients in a jar, loosen honey with a spoon then secure the lid and shake vigorously until combined.
• Arrange salad ingredients in a bowl, drizzle with dressing and lightly toss.

ROAST PUMPKIN SPINACH FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Arrange the pumpkin slices, pear and onion in a single layer on the tray and roast for 20-25 minutes.
• If you want to sprinkle some toasted walnuts on your pumpkin feta salad, you can put them on the same tray next to the pears for the last 5 minutes of baking!
• Once the pumpkin, onion and pears have become tender and golden, remove them from the oven and set aside to cool.
• In the meantime, put the washed spinach and arugula into a large bowl.
• In a jar or small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients or give it a good shake with a leak-proof lid on to combine.
• Finally, arrange your roast pumpkin and feta salad by adding the baked and still warm goodness on your leafy greens, then top with herbed tofu feta, pomegranate seeds and toasted walnuts.
• Finish off with some fresh mint leaves and drizzle with mustard dressing. Toss to combine and enjoy immediately!

ROAST PUMPKIN SALAD WITH FETA, PINE NUTS & BABY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
• Chop the pumpkin into small slices or chunks and remove the skin.
• Drizzle a flat baking tray with the olive oil, add the pumpkin pieces and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender (but not too soft). Set aside.
• Place the pine nuts into a small frying pan over low/medium heat. Cook, while stirring regularly, until lightly golden (keep a close eye on them as they can easily burn). Set aside.
• Layer the baby spinach, pumpkin, pine nuts and feta cheese in a serving bowl or dish.
• To make the dressing, place the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper into a small bowl and whisk with the fork until combined.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine and serve immediately.