Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts Holiday Salad
A vibrant Holiday Salad, perfect for festive occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin diced in small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 15 brussels sprouts
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 oz plant-based feta (optional)
- 1 shallots finely diced
- ½ large avocado diced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- sea salt flakes to taste
Candied Pecans
- ¼ cup pecans
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Dressing
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) fan on.
- Prepare the vegetables: Combine the diced pumpkin with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.Trim the Brussels sprouts, cut them in half, toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and add them to the tray with the pumpkin. Cook for a further 20 minutes. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
- Prepare the candied pecans: In a bowl, mix the pecans, maple syrup, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Line a small oven safe tray or dish with baking paper. Spread the pecans evenly and bake on the lower rack for 8 minutes. Let them cool completely, they will harden as they cool, then break them apart.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Assemble: In a large serving bowl, add the arugula, roasted pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, candied pecans, crumbled feta, shallot, avocado, dried cranberries, and fresh dill. Drizzle with the dressing, adjust salt to taste, and mix just before serving. Enjoy.
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Notes
Candied maple pecans: make sure your tray or dish is fully covered with baking paper. Once the mixture hardens, it can stick and become difficult to remove, and cleaning will be much harder otherwise.
Fan vs no-fan oven: Fan ovens cook food more evenly and often more quickly because the fan circulates hot air around the oven. If a recipe lists a fan setting but your oven doesn’t have one, increase the temperature by 10–20 °C (about 25–35 °F).
For example:
– 160 °C fan → 170–180 °C conventional
– 350 °F fan → 375–385 °F conventional
Check for doneness near the end of the baking time, add a few extra minutes if needed, and rotate your tray halfway through to ensure more even baking.
For example:
– 160 °C fan → 170–180 °C conventional
– 350 °F fan → 375–385 °F conventional
Check for doneness near the end of the baking time, add a few extra minutes if needed, and rotate your tray halfway through to ensure more even baking.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 276kcal | Carbohydrates 26g | Protein 5g | Fat 17g | Sodium 252mg | Fiber 6g | Vitamin A 294IU | Vitamin C 70mg | Calcium 89mg | Iron 2mg