Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing Recipe

Warm up your winter with this vibrant salad! A delightful mix of peppery frisee, spinach, sweet pear, and crunchy pecans is tossed in a creamy maple pumpkin seed dressing. This recipe, inspired by the cookbook "Pumpkin," is quick, easy, and perfect for a light yet satisfying meal or holiday side dish. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 356.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing

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How to Make Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing

  1. **Make the Maple Pumpkin Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 finely minced shallot, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified.
  3. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil, whisking continuously.
  4. Set aside or refrigerate for later use (dressing will thicken slightly).
  5. **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, gently toss 5 ounces frisee and 5 ounces baby spinach.
  6. Divide the greens evenly among four plates.
  7. Top each salad with 1/4 of a ripe pear, thinly sliced.
  8. Sprinkle each salad with 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup pecans.
  9. Crumble 1/2 teaspoon of chevre cheese over each salad.
  10. Drizzle each salad generously with the maple pumpkin dressing.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

20g

Carbs

5g