Deliciously Nourishing Pumpkin Chickpea Salad
A vibrant blend of roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, and fresh greens topped with feta and pepitas for a nourishing salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Pumpkin cubes
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the pumpkin: Cut the fresh pumpkin into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prep the chickpeas: If using canned, drain and rinse; optionally sauté with olive oil and spices.
- Grab your greens: Wash and dry the spinach, optionally toss with lemon juice and salt.
- Combine the roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, spinach, and feta in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt; toss gently.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve the salad in a large bowl or individual servings, garnished with additional pepitas or feta.
Notes
Can be made ahead; store roasted components in the fridge and combine with greens before serving. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Salad, Chickpea Salad, Healthy Recipe, Vegetarian, Fall Recipe