Green Salad with Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Add a delightful crunch and a hint of sweetness to your next meal with this Green Salad with Candied Pumpkin Seeds. Featuring a vibrant mix of arugula, spinach, and lettuce, this salad is elevated by the irresistible caramelized coating on the pumpkin seeds, adding texture and a touch of indulgence. A tangy balsamic vinaigrette, balanced with honey and Dijon mustard, perfectly complements the creamy crumbled feta and the fresh notes of parsley and dill. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a quick, flavorful, and nutrient-packed option for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner side. Impress your taste buds (and your guests) with this show-stopping salad full of bold flavors and contrasting textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 0.5 cups Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the candied pumpkin seeds: Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the pumpkin seeds and sugar.
2. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and coats the pumpkin seeds evenly. This should take about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
3. Transfer the candied pumpkin seeds to a sheet of parchment paper and spread them out to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
6. Roughly chop the cooled candied pumpkin seeds and sprinkle them over the salad.
7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 453 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
