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!

  • 02 May 2025
  • Cook time 25 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Pumpkin & rocket salad

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:

6 cups pumpkin
720g
1/3 cup olive oil
80g
1 tsp chili powder
5g
2 tbsp lemon juice
10g
2 cups arugula
40g
1/2 cup macadamia
72g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pumpkin: Peel the pumpkin and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a mixing bowl.
2. Season the Pumpkin: Pour 1/4 cup (60g) of olive oil over the pumpkin pieces. Add 1 tsp (5g) of chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until the pumpkin is well coated.
3. Roast the Pumpkin: Spread the seasoned pumpkin pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized. Be sure to turn them halfway through the roasting time for even cooking.
4. Add the Roasted Pumpkin: Once the pumpkin is done roasting and has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl with the arugula.
5. Add Macadamia Nuts: Sprinkle 1/2 cup (72g) of roughly chopped macadamia nuts over the salad.
6. Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.

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 Size150 grams
Energy
Calories 130kcal6%
Protein
Protein 2.46g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2.00g5%
Sugar 4.07g4%
Fat
Fat 24g27%
Saturated 3.43g11%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 530ug59%
Choline 18mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg13%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg12%
Vitamin B3 1.12mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg8%
Vitamin B9 27ug7%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 13mg14%
Vitamin E 1.69mg11%
Vitamin K 9ug8%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 45mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.24mg26%
Iron, Fe 1.53mg14%
Magnesium, Mg 33mg8%
Phosphorus, P 80mg7%
Potassium, K 500mg15%
Selenium, Se 2.01ug4%
Sodium, Na 70mg5%
Zinc, Zn 0.61mg6%
Water
Water 120g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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