Best Pumpkin And Beet Salad With Hazelnuts And Feta Recipes

ROASTED PUMPKIN FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
• Trim the greens, tops and stems from the beets. Wash thoroughly and wrap in aluminum foil packages.
• Peel and remove seeds from pumpkin and cut 2 cups into a chunky dice. Toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Place the beet package on the corner of a baking sheet. Then spread out the pumpkin chunks on the remainder of the baking sheet ensuring the pieces do not touch. This ensures they will caramelize and get crispy.
• Bake beets and pumpkin until they are easily pierced by a fork or knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size. After 20 minutes, flip pumpkin chunks so they bake evenly on both sides.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine minced garlic, oil, vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove roasted beets and pumpkin from oven and carefully open foil packages to let steam escape. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
• Unwrap roasted beets and use a peeler to remove tough skin. Dice beets into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl with garlic mixture, mix well and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Moments before you're ready to serve get a large salad bowl and spread out chopped kale. Decorate with warm roasted pumpkin and marinated beets. Top with crumbled feta, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin seeds and fresh mint.
• Drizzle salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve warm or cold.

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND BEETROOT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
• Prep a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper (I don't recommend using a silicone baking mat with beetroot).
• Cut the pumpkin in half and remove its seeds. Cut off the peel and cube the pumpkin. Aim for small bite-sized cubes.
• Toss the pumpkin cubes with ½ the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Optional to add black pepper.
• Peel and wash the beets. Cut into small cubes, slightly smaller than the pumpkin cubes. Always wash anything beetroot touches right away to avoid stains!
• Toss the beets in ½ the olive oil and some salt. Optional to add black pepper.
• Place cubed beets on one half of the baking tray and pumpkin on the other half.
• Roast for 30-40 minutes, until your pumpkin and beetroot are soft through to the center. Pumpkin may fully cook before the beetroot. If that's the case, remove the pumpkin from your tray and continue roasting the beetroot until it's soft in the center.
• Remove the cooked veggies from your oven. You can serve the roast pumpkin and beetroot hot over the salad, allow them to cool to room temperature before serving, or chill in the fridge for a completely cold salad.
• Add all the dressing ingredients to a small jar. Secure the lid and shake well to combine.
• You can also whisk the dressing together in a small bowl using a fork or whisk.
• If you plan to eat the full salad in one meal, toss the roasted pumpkin and beetroot with the salad greens, dressing, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.
• If you plan to have leftovers, keep salad greens separate from the dressing, roasted pumpkin and beetroot. Serve by placing some greens on the plate with all the toppings and a drizzle of dressing.
• Some other tasty toppings are vegan feta and avocado. For a heartier salad, add cooked quinoa and/or lentils.

BEETS WITH HORSERADISH AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place all the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap together tightly and bake until tender, 65 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Peel off the skin. (You may need the help of a paring knife.)
• Slice the peeled beets 1/4-inch thick and arrange the slices on a serving tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Taste to adjust seasoning.
• In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat, shaking back and forth, until they emit a popcorn-like smell, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon the sour cream dressing on top of the beets and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve beets warm or chilled (see Tip).

BEET, PUMPKIN SEED & FETA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Set up a steamer. Fill with one inch of water and place over medium-high heat. Refer to the Rouxbe Cooking School lessons on Steaming for more information, if necessary. As the water is coming to a simmer, wash and peel the beets. Cut into approximately 1.5" -inch cubes. Once the water is simmering, place the beets into the steaming basket and set over top of the steamer. Cover with a lid and steam until tender and fully cooked through about, about 30 minutes or so. While the beets are steaming, toast the cumin seeds. Place a small skillet set over medium heat and toast the seeds just until fragrant. Set aside. Toast the pumpkin seeds until just golden, if desired. Next, emince the shallots lengthwise and finely dice the chili. Roughly chop the parsley and set aside. Mince the garlic and place into a small jar. Add the sherry and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shake to emulsify. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking. Finally, crumble the cheese and set aside. Once the beets are tender and cooked through, remove from the steamer basket and place into a large bowl. Set aside to cool. Once the beets have cooled to room temperature, shake the vinaigrette again to emulsify. Pour over top. Add the toasted cumin seeds and toss to coat. Taste the beets for seasoning, adding a bit of salt and pepper as desired, keeping in mind how salty the cheese is. Note: If this salad is tossed with the cheese, it will turn pink; therefore, it is best to assemble the salad in layers. Divide some of the beets among the plates. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, sliced onions, chilies and parsley and repeat until the ingredients are used up. Serve.