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A hand holds a colorful roasted pumpkin salad with leafy greens, baked pumpkin, walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs on a patterned plate, with a fork ready to eat.
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Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe

Sweet roasted pumpkin, fresh AF bitter greens, and candied nuts that taste borderline illegal, all dressed in an autumnal vinaigrette with apple cider and orange zest. Salad finally earned its invite back to Thanksgiving. It’s about time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Holiday
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $18

Ingredients

For the Candied Pepitas & Walnuts:

For the Rosemary Roasted Pumpkin:

  • 4 cups pumpkin (or butternut squash) 1 cm. diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt or to taste

For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 4 cups baby kale leaves
  • 2 cups radicchio chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup dill sprigs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • For the candied pepitas and walnuts, combine the pepitas, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, tamari, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir until the nuts and seeds are evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the nuts and seeds are toasted and the maple coating is bubbling. Let cool completely before breaking apart any clusters.
  • For the roasted pumpkin, place the diced pumpkin on a baking sheet. Add the sage, coriander, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and salt, and toss thoroughly to coat. Spread the pumpkin in a single layer. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and browned around the edges. Let cool slightly.
  • For the vinaigrette, combine the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, shallot, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and salt in a jar or small bowl. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  • Place the arugula, kale, and radicchio in a large serving bowl. Add the roasted pumpkin and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently until the greens are evenly coated. Top with the candied nuts and dill sprigs and serve immediately.

Notes

🥜 The Crunch Has Left the Chat
Toss most of the candied pepitas and walnuts in, then scatter extra on top right before serving. That top additional sprinkle of ‘em stays crunchy and makes the salad look more enticing.
🎃 Squash Goals
Same size doesn't mean same shape, and mixed cubes and wedges roast unevenly no matter how careful you were. Pick 1 shape and stick with it.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7332IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg