PUMPKIN SEED SPINACH SALAD

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Here's a fresh new use for pumpkin seeds kernels. This sweet, light and tasty salad is studded with cranberries for attactive color. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch cayenne pepper
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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. Spread mixture on waxed paper to cool., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, cheese and pumpkin seeds. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Okoronkwo Stanley
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This salad is a delicious and healthy option for a light lunch or dinner.


Chinecherem Favour
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mike Given
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a healthy and delicious option for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Tulsi Kharrl
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer picnic.


Abboude Merheb
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This salad is a great option for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.


Connie Foster
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Azim Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really liked it in this salad. It added a nice tangy flavor.


Rayven Alexander
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Varsha Kushwah
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I've never had pumpkin seeds in a salad before, but they were really good!


John Mwilewa
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Susannah McLean
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Goiskz
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I love the colors in this salad! It's so vibrant and cheerful.


Manuela Perez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Muhammad Shahnawaz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love how versatile it is. I've added different nuts, seeds, and fruits to it, and it's always delicious.


Ethan Gunn
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Carey Smith
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Asad Zaman
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Daphine Njeri
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Kaion Gordon
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crunch of the pumpkin seeds and the sweetness of the cranberries.


Marcial Galloso
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of pumpkin seeds, spinach, and goat cheese was delicious, and the dressing was perfectly tangy. I will definitely be making this again.