Pumpkin Apple Salad Recipes

PUMPKIN-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the raisins in a small dish and cover with hot water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Once the raisins are plump, drain and place into a mixing bowl with the apple and pumpkin. Pour in the lemon juice and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND BEETROOT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
• Prep a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper (I don't recommend using a silicone baking mat with beetroot).
• Cut the pumpkin in half and remove its seeds. Cut off the peel and cube the pumpkin. Aim for small bite-sized cubes.
• Toss the pumpkin cubes with ½ the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Optional to add black pepper.
• Peel and wash the beets. Cut into small cubes, slightly smaller than the pumpkin cubes. Always wash anything beetroot touches right away to avoid stains!
• Toss the beets in ½ the olive oil and some salt. Optional to add black pepper.
• Place cubed beets on one half of the baking tray and pumpkin on the other half.
• Roast for 30-40 minutes, until your pumpkin and beetroot are soft through to the center. Pumpkin may fully cook before the beetroot. If that's the case, remove the pumpkin from your tray and continue roasting the beetroot until it's soft in the center.
• Remove the cooked veggies from your oven. You can serve the roast pumpkin and beetroot hot over the salad, allow them to cool to room temperature before serving, or chill in the fridge for a completely cold salad.
• Add all the dressing ingredients to a small jar. Secure the lid and shake well to combine.
• You can also whisk the dressing together in a small bowl using a fork or whisk.
• If you plan to eat the full salad in one meal, toss the roasted pumpkin and beetroot with the salad greens, dressing, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.
• If you plan to have leftovers, keep salad greens separate from the dressing, roasted pumpkin and beetroot. Serve by placing some greens on the plate with all the toppings and a drizzle of dressing.
• Some other tasty toppings are vegan feta and avocado. For a heartier salad, add cooked quinoa and/or lentils.

PUMPKIN-APPLE BREAD

Steps:

• Place an oven rack just below the center level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well.
• Beat eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add white and light brown sugars and mix until well combined. Stir in pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla until well blended. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chopped apples and pour mixture into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.