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Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Burrata and Bacon

Try this delicious roasted pumpkin salad that is so versatile and easy to put together. Topped burrata cheese, pomegranate seeds, crispy bacon and sweet pears, this healthy recipe is a great way to use seasonal pumpkin.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author:Andrea

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 2 cups pumpkin peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder or pumpkin pie spice optional to flavor the roast pumpkin
  • 5 slices bacon cooked and sliced
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese 4, 2 ounce balls
  • 5 ounces arugula

For the vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar may use white wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 2-3 tablespoon water to adjust flavor as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste about 1-2 tsps each

Instructions

  • Begin by roasting pumpkin. Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. Peel and remove seeds, then cube into small 1" pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and any additional seasoning you prefer. Roast for 15-20 minutes till fork tender.
    2 cups pumpkin, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon curry powder or pumpkin pie spice
  • Plate arugula on a platter or large salad bowl, then layer in all ingredients, ending with burrata cheese.
  • Combine all ingredients in a lidded mason jar and shake vigorously. Dress salad and serve immediately.
    3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 2 teaspoon honey, 2-3 tablespoon water to adjust flavor as needed, salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Do not use carving pumpkins. Jack-o-lantern pumpkins are great for roasting pumpkin seeds or making pumpkin puree, but I find the flesh bland and even bitter. Using smaller, sweeter pumpkins will really yield tastier pumpkin.
Absolutely feel free to use butternut squash or even sweet potatoes. Whatever you happen to have on hand and suits your personal preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg
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