Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Salad

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"This is a very refreshing salad. It is also great made with mixed baby greens or mesclun."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-5

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

directions

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

Reviews

[AZPARZYCH]

What a great salad! I don't usually buy spinach since I am the only one in the family that eats it, but I pick some up and this salad was a great way to have it. I did add some craisins, croutons, and gorgonzola cheese (after the picture of the original recipe) and about double the pumpkin seeds (my usual salad toppings) and it was great. Will make again. Made for I Recommend Tag.

 

[kitty.rock]

This was delicious. I used organic roasted pumpkin seeds and pomegranate red wine vinegar, and I skipped the sprouts. Spinach salad is one of DH's favorites, and this one was extra pleasing. Thanks Sue L, for the recipe. Made for POTLUCK TAG, Feb 2009.

 

[Color Guard Mom]

This got rave reviews at the ladies fellowship tonight. I didn't get to actually taste any, but based on all the comments I'm giving this 5 stars. I didn't add the alfalfa sprouts as the store was out and I added a touch of splenda to the dressing, cuz I like mine a little sweet. Thanks for posting Sue L!!

 

[Sharon123]

A nice salad with a nice dressing! I enjoyed the pumpkin seeds in the salad, and I loved the sprouts too! Thanks Sue! Made for Zaar Tag.