Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad
Serves:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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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 |
Directions:
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. Yield: 10 servings.
Source: tasteofhome.com
