Pumpkin, Spinach, and Feta Salad Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this vibrant Pumpkin, Spinach, and Feta Salad. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this recipe combines the sweetness of roasted pumpkin, the freshness of spinach and arugula leaves, the tanginess of cherry tomatoes, and the creaminess of feta cheese, all tied together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | Pine nuts |
| 4 cups | Arugula leaves |
| 3/4 cup | Cherry tomatoes |
| 20 oz | Pumpkin |
| 7 oz | Feta cheese |
| 6 oz | Spinach leaves |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Black pepper |
| To taste | Extra virgin olive oil |
Instructions:
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Toast the Pine Nuts: Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the pine nuts and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted pine nuts from the pan and allow them to cool.
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Prepare the Salad Base: Arrange the spinach and arugula leaves on a large serving platter, creating a bed of greens.
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Add the Toppings: Scatter the cherry tomatoes evenly over the bed of greens. Next, arrange the roasted pumpkin cubes on top of the tomatoes.
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Crumble the Feta: Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly for a perfect balance of creaminess.
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Sprinkle with Pine Nuts: Once the toasted pine nuts have cooled, scatter them generously over the salad, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
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Season to Taste: Lightly season the salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting the quantities to suit your personal preference.
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Drizzle with Olive Oil: Just before serving, drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil, enhancing its flavors and providing a silky finish.
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Serve and Enjoy: Your Pumpkin, Spinach, and Feta Salad is now ready to be served! Enjoy this nutritious and delicious dish as a light lunch or as a refreshing side to accompany your favorite main course.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 202
- Fat Content: 14.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.1mg
- Sodium Content: 537.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.5g
- Protein Content: 9.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this salad with additional ingredients such as grilled chicken, avocado slices, or roasted beets for extra flavor and texture.
- If you’re short on time, you can use canned pumpkin or pre-cut pumpkin cubes to expedite the preparation process.
- For a vegan-friendly version of this salad, simply omit the feta cheese or replace it with your favorite dairy-free alternative.
- Toasting the pine nuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the salad, but be sure to watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
- This salad is best served immediately after assembling to preserve its freshness and crispness.
