Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Honey-Cinnamon Pumpkin Lentil Salad, where warm spices unite with nutritious ingredients for a satisfying meal. This vibrant dish features tender roasted pumpkin and hearty lentils, complemented by peppery arugula and crunchy honey walnuts, all drizzled with a fragrant honey-garlic dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is not only visually stunning but also brimming with health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, sliced into 1cm thick pieces, then cut into bite-size wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp all spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 800g canned lentils, well drained and patted dry
- 2 cups (packed) arugula leaves, preferably baby
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 1/2 tbsp runny honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/4 tsp allspice powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss the pumpkin with olive oil, cinnamon, all spice, and salt.
- In a non-stick skillet, cook the seasoned pumpkin over medium-high heat until golden and tender. Set aside to cool.
- For candied walnuts, mix walnuts with honey and cinnamon, then spread on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing by shaking together vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, allspice, ginger powder, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, arugula, red onion, thyme, and roasted pumpkin. Drizzle with most of the dressing and toss gently.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with candied walnuts and remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg