Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Gingerroot, cumin and cilantro bring a pleasing medley of flavors to this Autumn Salad.
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups cubed pie pumpkin (peeled)
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (kernels no shell)
3 tablespoons pecans (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (minced)
2 tablespoons red onion 9chopped)
½ cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon fresh gingerroot (grated)
Directions:
Cut your pumpkin into small cubes place them on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the pecans, cilantro, sunflower kernels, onion and pumpkin.
In a separate bowl stir together the yogurt, cumin, and the ginger. Pour this mixture over your pumpkin mixture and toss to combine the ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish with extra pecans.
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