Go Back
+ servings

Spiced Pumpkin Salad with Lentils and Goat Cheese

This spiced pumpkin salad with lentils and goat cheese is packed with fall flavors! It's a little creamy, a little earthy, a little spicy, and oh-so-delicious!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Place the lentils in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for about 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook until they’re tender but still firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain the lentils, rinse them under cold water, then drain them again and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil plus the cumin, paprika, and salt.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange the pumpkin in a single layer.
  • Roast the pumpkin for 20 minutes, then flip the pieces and roast for another 15 minutes or so until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar.
  • Place your salad greens in a large bowl. Add half of the oil and vinegar mixture and toss well.
  • Add the lentils, pumpkin, half of the goat cheese, and the remaining oil and vinegar mix. Toss, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the salad between 8 serving plates, then sprinkle the remaining goat cheese and the mint on top of each serving.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings of salad. 
To save time, buy pre-cut butternut squash instead of pumpkin. Roast according to the recipe instructions.
If you don't plan to eat all 8 servings at once, store the roasted pumpkin and cooked lentils in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You could also halve or quarter the recipe.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Spiced Pumpkin Salad with Lentils and Goat Cheese
Serving Size
 
1 salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
187
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
224
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
6
g
24
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
12
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.