Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad Recipe

Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad

From dugger 15 years ago

A sweet treat. Spinach salad with a twist. Designed for Halloween but can be modified easily to fit any occasion.

Destem the spinach leaves. Even baby spinach has some stems that are objectionable.
In a large skillet toast seeds over medium heat for 2 minutes stirring often. Add sugar and seasonings. Continue to cook and stir until sugar melts, about 4 minutes See Photo. Spread on wax paper to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
Combine the spinach, cranberries, cheese and pumpkin seeds. Serve with the dressing as a last minute topping.

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dugger 10 years ago
We have tried the salad many times in recent weeks. The dressing is indeed the difference. It is indeed a sweet salad but dessert can come at the beginning of the meal as well as the end.
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misslizzi ate it and said...
I love spinach salads, and I am always on a lookout for new variations. This one sounds like a winner...especially with that dressing!
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dugger 15 years ago
While this calls for pumpkin seeds it can be made many different ways. We have used sunflower seeds, pignola, or slivered almonds in several different trials. Pick your favorite. The dressing makes the difference.
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I love spinach salads, and I am always on a lookout for new variations. This one sounds like a winner...especially with that dressing!

misslizzi in Philadelphia loved it