Low Fat Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Fat Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Arugula—a perfect balance of hearty, creamy, and zesty flavors packed into one nutritious dish. Tender cubes of cumin-spiced roasted pumpkin are the star of this recipe, offering a subtly sweet, caramelized contrast to tangy crumbles of feta cheese and the peppery bite of fresh arugula. Thinly sliced red onion adds a crisp, savory edge, while a bright lemon-honey balsamic dressing ties it all together with just the right touch of sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes and low in fat, this wholesome salad is ideal for light lunches, healthy dinners, or as a standout side. It’s proof that delicious, seasonal eating can be both satisfying and guilt-free!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Arugula
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into 2 cm cubes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and cumin until evenly coated.
Step 4
Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized. Turn halfway through the cooking time.
Step 6
While the pumpkin is roasting, thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey to create the dressing.
Step 8
Once the pumpkin is roasted, let it cool slightly.
Step 9
In a large serving bowl, add the arugula and top it with the roasted pumpkin, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 10
Drizzle the salad with the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat roasted pumpkin salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (851.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 625.7 |
| Total Fat 37.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2344.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.4g | |
| Protein 23.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 799.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2346.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories