Description
Halloween Salad is a spooky and colorful dish that’s perfect for festive gatherings. With roasted pumpkin, black beans, purple cabbage, and a tangy orange vinaigrette, it’s as flavorful as it is fun — the perfect healthy addition to your Halloween spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and golden.
- In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, shredded cabbage, black beans, red onion, and roasted pumpkin.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with roasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use butternut squash or sweet potato if pumpkin isn’t available.
- Add pomegranate seeds for a spooky red pop.
- Keep dressing separate until ready to serve if prepping ahead.