Best Baby Spinach Avocado And Pumpkin Seed Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

SPINACH, AVOCADO, PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

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Courtesy of Nigella Lawson. She also included smoked salmon which is a delighful addition to this salad. The dressing is really tart but compliments everything very well and the seeds add a great crunch. You can also use lettuce leaves as a substitute. (If the dressing is too tart for your taste, feel free to add a little sugar or honey.) Enjoy!!!

Provided by Mrs.Jack

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and ready to use
1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds
2 medium avocados
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 slices smoked salmon (optional)

Steps:

Put the spinach leaves and pumpkin seeds into a large salad bowl.
Halve the avocados and then remove the stones. Spoon out the flesh over the salad leaves and pumpkin seeds.
Mix the olive oil, lime juice, and zest in a small bowl. Add the salt and whisk to emulsify.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and then gently toss everything together using your hands. Take care not to mush the avocado pieces.
Serve this salad immediately as the spinach leaves are very delicate.
If you are using the smoked salmon, add 1 slice per serving-drizzle with a little lime juice and top with a little cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 240.3, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.6

SPINACH AND PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

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Make and share this Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 cups stemmed baby spinach leaves, washed and dried (may substitute mixed baby greens)
1 cup cherries or 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1 cup alfalfa sprout
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar and oil and add salt, pepper and mustard until it is well blended.
Toss with the spinach until the leaves are nicely coated.
Toss again with the tomatoes and the scallions.
Place salad portions in bowls, garnish with a small amount of alfalfa sprouts, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 331.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.9