Jamaican Pumpkin Salad | Pumpkin Salad Recipe | Recipe By Chef Andre Davy #Halloween #Pumpkin

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash is often more accessible and sweet potatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are usually cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley provides a similar fresh taste, while dill is often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Cut the pumpkin into cubes and remove seeds.

Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and cumin.

Spread pumpkin on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.

While the pumpkin roasts, chop the red bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and red onion.

In a large bowl, combine the roasted pumpkin with the chopped vegetables.

Add minced garlic, lime juice, and diced jalapeño to the bowl.

Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and avocado before serving.

Serve over a bed of fresh spinach.

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