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Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad Recipe

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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

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Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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.

Originally published as Pumpkin Seed Spinach Salad in Taste of Home Halloween Food & Fun , p12

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Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by barsto

This salad has become a family favorite!!

I find it not only delicious, but very versatile . I add sliced red onions, and have varied the cheese (blue cheese or feta). I tried it with a mixture of spinach and field greens - delicious!!! A real winner.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by pinot

Sorry, I was so excited about this salad that I forgot to rate it :(

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by pinot

I made this salad for a family gathering and it was amazing! Everyone loved it - even those who do not usually eat spinach. The dressing is delicious and definitely makes the salad. Only recommendation would be to toast seeds longer than 2 minutes - until they are golden. I can't wait to serve it again!