Baby Spinach Avocado And Pumpkin Seed Salad Recipes

SPINACH, AVOCADO, PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

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.

SALMON & SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side., In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between 2 plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

PUMPKIN SEED SPINACH SALAD

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.

APPLE, PECAN, CRANBERRY, AND AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion, carrot, and avocado into a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Whisk lemon zest and juice and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with Brussels sprout leaves and pumpkin seeds. Gently stir in avocado and adjust seasoning.

ARUGULA-AVOCADO SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Wash arugula and discard any wilted or damaged leaves. Trim the ends, shake, and either pat or spin dry in a salad spinner to remove excess water. Chop roughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and poppy seeds in a glass jar and shake until emulsified.
• Add avocados to your bowl, reserving about 1/2 cup to use as a garnish. Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Scatter the reserved avocado and pepitas on top and serve immediately.

BABY SPINACH, AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. To make dressing, mix together honey, vinegar, and mustard. Using a wisk, add oil in a slow stream and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds. This makes about a cup of dressing.
• 2. Using a serrated knife, cut, and peel the membranes from grapefruit. Section fruit and throw away the membranes.
• 3. Gently arrange spinach on individual plates. Top with sliced avocado and grapefruit sections. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and gorgonzola, if desired.