Butternut Pumpkin (Squash), Roasted Hazelnut and Feta Salad

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2
Butternut Pumpkin (Squash), Roasted Hazelnut and Feta Salad Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup hazelnuts
1 1/2 kg butternut pumpkin , cut into 3cm pieces
olive oil flavored cooking spray
salt and pepper
175 g marinated persian feta cheese , drained
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
341
Sugar
16g
Fat
25g
Butternut pumpkin (Squash), roasted hazelnut and feta salad is a delicious and healthy way to include butternut squash in your diet. The sweetness of the butternut pumpkin balances out the salty and tangy flavor of the feta cheese. Roasting the pumpkin creates a caramelized soft texture. The roasted hazelnuts and salad dressing give the dish an added crunch and a flavorful taste. This dish is visually appealing, and you can always customize it to your taste. Serve the dish as a side to your favorite meal or enjoy it as a main with some crusty bread. Moreover, this dish is perfect for people who are vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose intolerant.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.Spread hazelnuts onto a baking tray. Roast hazelnuts in the preheated oven for approximately 5-10 minutes, set aside to cool.
3.Line two baking trays with baking paper. Place butternut pumpkin pieces onto lined trays. Lightly spray with cooking oil then season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20min, or until cooked through.
4.To make the dressing, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
5.Arrange the roasted pumpkin pieces onto a serving platter. Sprinkle roasted hazelnuts and crumbled Persian feta on top. Drizzle the salad dressing over the top. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This salad is perfect for people who are trying to improve their overall health.
The salad is high in fibre, vitamins and minerals.

This recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require many ingredients.

Butternut pumpkin is known for its sweet, nutty taste.

The roasted hazelnuts add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor to the salad.

The marinated Persian feta provides a savory tangy taste and a creamy texture to the salad.

CONS

Hazelnuts and feta provide high amounts of fats, which can increase the calorie content of the salad.

The dressing contains honey, which is high in sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, K, and C.
The roasted hazelnuts provide you with a good source of healthy fats, and protein, which is necessary for healthy hair skin, and nails.
The Persian feta is a good source of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.
The honey contains antioxidants which help to neutralize free radicals in the body. Additionally, honey can boost your immune system and help soothe a sore throat.

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