Fresh pumpkin salad with nuts will perfectly complement any meat or fish dish and will make your dinner fresher and colorful.

You can cook a delicious salad if you combine roasted pumpkin, nuts, pomegranate seeds, lettuce, and avocado.

If you have leftover roasted pumpkin, you can prepare this dish in just 15 minutes. If not, roast fresh pumpkin at 180°C for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.

Directions

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  1. Rinse and dry any lettuce leaves, and place them on a salad platter.

  2. Wash and peel the avocado, cut it into nice chunks, and place the pieces on top of the lettuce leaves.
  3. On top, also place chilled pieces of roasted butternut squash or squash in random order.
  4. Take mutely toasted or well-dried cashews and almonds and sprinkle them on a salad.
  5. Peel the pomegranate, carefully remove the grains, and sprinkle them over the salad as well.
  6. Now, prepare your salad dressing. Pour honey, olive, or any other oil, and English mustard into a small bowl, add the juice of half a lemon and mix well and pour over the salad. Serve with lightly salted or pepper.

Why Fresh Pumpkin Salad with Nuts is a Healthy Choice

Fresh pumpkin salad with nuts combines great taste and nutrition. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it supports your immune system and helps improve digestion.

The roasted pumpkin, crunchy nuts, and fresh greens come together to create a vibrant, satisfying dish. It’s perfect for complementing any meal, providing both flavor and a boost of healthy nutrients.

Add this nutritious salad to your regular meals for a simple yet delicious way to improve your health.

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Butternut squash is easy to peel and low in calories—just 45 kcal per 100g. It has a sweet, nutmeg-like aroma and a vibrant orange color.

Rich in vitamins E, C, PP, B1, B5, and B6, it boosts immunity and detoxifies the body. It also contains phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium.

Butternut squash has more carotene than carrots, benefiting eye health. Its potassium supports blood and vascular health.