Pumpkin Mixed Greens Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Recipes

ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• Combine all vegetables (except spinach) in large bowl and stir.
• Add salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil for the salad and stir.
• Spread vegetables on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
• To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, and maple syrup in a small bowl and stir until well-combined.
• In a bowl, add spinach and any other greens you prefer. Sprinkle roasted vegetables and feta cheese over the top.
• Drizzle dressing over salad.
• Enjoy!

PUMPKIN MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Place pumpkinseeds in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.
• Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pumpkin, and cook 8 minutes or until browned and tender. Remove from pan. Add thyme, tossing to combine. Cool.
• Combine vinegar, oil, syrup, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad greens; toss well to coat. Add pumpkin and pumpkinseeds; toss.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• to Make Vinaigrette:.
• In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
• In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
• In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

MIXED GREENS WITH PUMPKIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on onion rounds; season with salt and pepper. Place on grill; cook until lightly charred and soft, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 18 minutes, being careful that the seeds don't jump from the skillet as they pop. Set skillet aside to cool.
• Place half of the cooked pumpkin seeds in the bowl of a food processor; add a pinch of salt, and pulse until finely ground. With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil. Add the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Set the pumpkin vinaigrette aside.
• When ready to serve, combine both lettuces and the grilled onion in a large bowl. Pour the reserved vinaigrette over the top, and toss the salad to combine.