ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

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Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a light, tasty mix of honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top it all off with crumbled goat cheese for that final tangy touch. -Sasha King, Westlake Village, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium butternut squash or pie pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
10 ounces fresh arugula or 1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Peel and cut pumpkin into 1-in. cubes, reserving the seeds. Place pumpkin cubes in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pumpkin in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Place seeds on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes., Place orange juice, vinegar, shallot, garlic, orange zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine arugula, apricots, cranberries and roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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