ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD
May 30, 2011 in Salad, Starters, Vegetables
There are salads not only for any occasion but also for every season – this roasted pumpkin salad served warm looks very attractive with the colours of autumn and is so moreish. I am currently contemplating eating healthier hence the salad – not sure how long I will hold up – so I am going to ease myself into the healthy mode to avoid binges.
It’s the first time that I have used pumpkin in a salad – and was pleasantly surprised with the result. Pumpkins are very versatile in their uses for cooking and most parts of the pumpkin is edible and this recipe uses the seeds as well – it’s also perfect for meatless Monday.
ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Oven Temperature: 200 C
300gr pumpkin, peeled and diced
30 ml olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
200 gr baby tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
60 ml pumpkin seeds, toasted
150 gr mozzarella cheese, cubed
30 gr fresh rocket
Place the pumpkin in a roasting tin and drizzle with olive oil.
Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomatoes and onion and roast for a further 10 minutes, or until tender.
Serve with the remaining ingredients, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
Serve warm.
janicetripepi said on May 30, 2011
Haibo! This salad looks awesome and i could pretty much eat it on my diet with just a little less mozarella! xxx Thanks Mitzi have a great Monday xxxx jan
joeymeyer said on May 30, 2011
Hi Mitzi,
This looks divine. My brother always made a pumpkin salad which was delicious. So now I am off to woolworths to buy all the goodies. will give feedback tomorrow.
Freshly-Ground said on May 30, 2011
I’m gonna try this recipe. I also need to get back on my healthy eating plan from this week since I don’t fit into anything these days.
pinkpolkadot said on May 30, 2011
This looks delicious!! I love pumpkin, especially butternut!!
Sous-Chef said on May 30, 2011
I make one with butternut and feta, I like your idea of including onion.
HealthyVegetarianFoods said on May 30, 2011
Looks yummy and just right for the diet.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
Thanks, Jan – not fun trying to eat healthy in this chilly weather.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
Thanks, Joey – I know that your brother was a very good cook – let me know how you like this recipe.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
Its the problem with enjoying good food – let me know if you like the recipe.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
Thanks – and congrats on winning the trip Kynsa – should be a wonderful break.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
look forward to your next post – those watercress looked so young and tender. Did u enjoy your bootsale shopping.
mitzireddy said on May 31, 2011
Thanks, Usha
Pepersa said on June 1, 2011
I am definitely going to try this one!!!
Looks delish…:)
mitzireddy said on June 1, 2011
U and Andreas will enjoy this dish – thanks, Pep
joeymeyer said on June 7, 2011
I eventually tried this salad and it was absolutely divine as I thought it would be.
mitzireddy said on June 7, 2011
Hi Joey – glad u enjoyed it – its one of the salads I am going to make for the kids when I visit them.