Roast Pumpkin Spinach Feta Salad

large bowl with pumpkin, spinach and feta salad next to a towel

Roast Pumpkin Spinach Feta Salad

This 30-minute roasted pumpkin spinach feta salad recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Perfect for seasonal entertaining during the holidays but also as a lovely fall or winter side dish.

Course Salads + Bowls

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, fall, gluten-free, Holiday, roasted vegetables, salad, winter

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 274

Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

1 medium Hokkaido pumpkin cut into slices (1 lb or 450 g)
2 red onions cut into wedges
2 pears cut into wedges
¾ cup vegan feta 190 g
5 cups fresh spinach 150 g
1 cup fresh arugula 40 g
½ cup toasted walnuts 50 g
½ pomegranate seeds only
Fresh mint leaves
Vegan honey mustard

Instructions

Roast Pumpkin, Onion & Pears

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.

Prepare Greens & Dressing

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.

Assemble the Salad

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!

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Notes

Pretty much any type of winter squash works for this salad. If they are not in season, you can use sweet potato instead!
Some components, like the dressing or tofu feta, can be prepared ahead of time (see article).
Other delicious toppings include pumpkin seeds, almonds, sliced apple, pecans or dried cranberries.
To make this salad more filling, you can add some avocado, legumes or grains and have a proper main meal that way!
You can also cube and season your winter squash before baking it.

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