Pumpkin and Feta Salad, a unique autumn dish, simple, quick, and delicious, perfect when you have little time to cook and want to stay light. Pumpkin is increasingly appearing in supermarket aisles, and although I regularly present it every year at home, neither my husband nor my daughters are crazy about it. Perhaps, and I say perhaps, the oldest in the house, Francesca, seeing me eat this salad with gusto, was attracted to it. Indeed, I think so, since she asked me to prepare it for her lunch the next day to take to the office. Now, back to the recipe! It’s very simple to prepare and, except for the pumpkin, which needs to be cooked in an air fryer or even in the oven, all other ingredients require no cooking. Oh, there’s one thing I haven’t told you yet! The most challenging part of this recipe, for me, was cutting and peeling the pumpkin. After seasoning it, I cooked it in an air fryer, but again, the oven works just fine. Once cooked, it’s ready to be assembled with the salad and feta. Seasoned with oil and balsamic glaze, your quick lunch is ready. Ah, I forgot, if you want, you can also add some walnut kernels, which make it even more autumnal. Simple, quick, and delicious, this cooked pumpkin and feta salad is ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 463.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.51 (g) of which sugars 6.69 (g)
- Proteins 16.40 (g)
- Fat 34.32 (g) of which saturated 14.22 (g)of which unsaturated 5.19 (g)
- Fibers 1.73 (g)
- Sodium 2,693.17 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 185 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin (weight of already cleaned vegetable)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 oz breadcrumbs
- 6 oz feta
- mixed salad greens (to taste)
- balsamic glaze (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Air Fryer
Steps
First, clean the pumpkin by removing the seeds and skin. Then, cut it into not-too-large and even chunks to ensure uniform cooking. Transfer the pumpkin pieces to a bowl and season with oil, salt, pepper, and mix. Then, add the breadcrumbs and mix again, so it adheres perfectly to the pumpkin.
Transfer it to the air fryer basket and cook at 392°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove it and let it cool.
Now pat the feta with paper towels and cut it into cubes. Then place the salad greens in a bowl, add the cooked pumpkin, and the cheese cubes.
I did not add more salt because feta is already salty, but if you find it necessary, you can add some. Season with oil and balsamic glaze and serve.
Storage and Tips for Pumpkin Salad
The cooked pumpkin and feta salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Pumpkin Salad
What can I substitute for feta?
You can use fresh cheese instead of feta.

