Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe

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Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe
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  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Toss the pumpkin in a generous splash of olive oil along with a couple pinches of salt, and turn out onto a baking sheet. At the same time, toss the onions with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and turn out onto a separate baking sheet. Roast both for about 45 minutes, or until squash is brown and caramelized. The same goes for the onions, they should be deeply colored, caramelized, and soft throughout by the time they are done roasting. You'll need to flip both the squash and onion pieces once or twice along the way - so it's not just one side that is browning.
  3. In the meantime, make the dressing. With a hand blender or food processor puree the sunflower seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and honey until creamy. You may need to add a few tablespoons of warm water to thin the dressing a bit. Stir in the cilantro, saving just a bit to garnish the final plate later. Taste and adjust seasonings (or flavors) to your liking - I usually need to add a touch more salt with this dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the wild rice with a large dollop of the dressing. Add the onions, gently toss just once or twice. Turn the rice and onions out onto a platter and top with the roasted squash (I'll very gently toss with my hands here to disperse the pumpkin a bit). Finish with another drizzle of dressing and any remaining chopped cilantro.
  5. Serves 4.
  6. * To cook wild rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups wild rice. In a medium sauce pan bring the rice and 4 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes or until rice is tender and splitting open, stirring occasionally. You'll have enough for this recipe and some leftover.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 303.98 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.59g 29%
Sodium 150.19mg 6%
Potassium 403.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 30.13g 10%
Sugars 7.98g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 11%
Protein 6.72g 13%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 29.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.13 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 29%
Sodium 69.73mg 6%
Potassium 187.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.99g 10%
Sugars 3.71g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 11%
Protein 3.12g 13%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 19%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 13.8mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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