Pumpkin & rocket salad
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Pumpkin & Rocket Salad made with roasted pumpkin, peppery arugula, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a zesty lemon-chili dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or as a side dish!
- 10 May 2024
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 6 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
This Pumpkin & Rocket Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that's perfect for any meal or occasion. Combining the sweet and savory flavors of roasted pumpkin, the peppery bite of arugula, and the rich crunch of macadamias, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. It's easy to make, visually appealing, and bursting with flavor, making it a great addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Tips:
- Ensure that the pumpkin is cut into evenly sized pieces to allow for uniform roasting.
- Toss the pumpkin with olive oil and chili powder thoroughly to ensure an even coating, which enhances flavor and promotes even cooking.
- For added depth of flavor, try roasting the macadamias lightly before adding them to the salad.
- Lemon juice adds a fresh zing to the salad, but you can also experiment with other citrus juices like lime or orange for a different twist.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling to enjoy the fresh, crisp texture of the arugula.
The Pumpkin & Rocket Salad is a simple yet elegant dish that brings together a medley of flavors and textures. With the perfect balance of sweetness from the pumpkin, spice from the chili powder, acidity from the lemon juice, and crunch from the macadamias, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and guests. Enjoy this vibrant and healthy salad as a starter, side dish, or a light main course.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 150 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 130kcal | 5% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.46g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Fiber 2.00g | 5% |
| Sugar 4.07g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 24g | 27% |
| Saturated 3.43g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 530ug | 59% |
| Choline 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 0.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 1.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B9 27ug | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E 1.69mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K 9ug | 8% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 45mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.24mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.53mg | 14% |
| Magnesium, Mg 33mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 80mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 500mg | 15% |
| Selenium, Se 2.01ug | 4% |
| Sodium, Na 70mg | 5% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.61mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 120g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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