Caramelised Pumpkin Salad with Chilli Jam Juice Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Caramelised Pumpkin Salad with Chilli Jam Juice Dressing—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Tender butternut pumpkin is roasted to caramelized perfection, then paired with crisp mixed greens, creamy crumbled feta, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds. The real star, though, is the bold and tangy dressing made from chilli jam, fresh lime juice, honey, and soy sauce, offering a tantalizing kick that ties the dish together. Ready in just 45 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal as a light main or show-stopping side for any occasion. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
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Ingredients
- 600 grams Butternut pumpkin (squash), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 120 grams Mixed salad greens
- 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Chilli jam
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoons Soy sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed pumpkin with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 3
Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until caramelised and soft.
Step 4
Remove the roasted pumpkin from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 5
If using pumpkin seeds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the chilli jam, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce to create the dressing.
Step 7
To assemble the salad, arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Step 8
Top the greens with the caramelised pumpkin cubes, crumbled feta, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Step 9
Drizzle the chilli jam juice dressing generously over the salad.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Caramelised Pumpkin Salad with Chilli Jam Juice Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (987.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1058.3 |
| Total Fat 59.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 83.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2520.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.9g | |
| Protein 27.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 824.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2760.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories