When everything on your Thanksgiving table is beige and roasted…
It’s nice to have a fresh and colorful salad. This one combines pear, cucumber and sweet red pepper tossed with dried cranberries, feta and pumpkin vinaigrette. Toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) are sprinkled on the top. If you can find it, a drizzle of toasted pumpkin seed oil makes it extra special!
Autumn Chopped Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
When everything on your Thanksgiving table is beige and roasted…It's nice to have a fresh and colorful salad. This one combines pear, cucumber and sweet red pepper that is tossed with dried cranberries, feta and a pumpkin vinaigrette. Toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) are sprinkled on the top.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 seedless (English) cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 red pear cored and chopped
- 1 red pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
Pumpkin Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In large bowl, toss together chopped cucumber, pear, pepper, onion, parsley, feta and cranberries.
- Combine pumpkin, vinegar, syrup, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper, water and thyme in food processor or chopper and blend until well mixed. With processor running, drizzle in olive oil.
- Mix desired amount of dressing into chopped salad.
- Sprinkle with pepitas right before serving.
Nutrition (approx. data estimated via online nutritional calculator.)
Calories: 157kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg (1%) | Sodium: 189mg (8%) | Potassium: 106mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 1601IU (32%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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This is a great salad. I have served it a couple of times, and people love it. It is refreshing and different, reflecting the flavors of the season. I really enjoy this salad.
Thanks so much for the comment! Glad you enjoy the salad! Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving!
This was delicious! It had just the right combination of sweet / tangy / salty. You could even leave out the cheese and it would make a great vegan salad. Love it!
Thanks Dave! So glad you enjoyed!
I will be making this recipe again. I added more pumpkin to the dressing and raisins instead of cranberries. Over all a fresh salad and thanks to the kitchenaid dicer it was a breeze to assemble.