spinach,orange, cranberry salad w/ pumpkin brittle
Cranberries and orange are two flavors that were made for each other! The crunchy, earthy seeds and clean spinach blend together beautifully. This is a great use for day old homemade bread!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 slices thick bread
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 large orange
- 1 pound fresh spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
- To taste - cracked black pepper
How To Make spinach,orange, cranberry salad w/ pumpkin brittle
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Step 1Spread olive oil on both sides of the bread. If you have a toaster oven then toast them until the bread is browned, otherwise put it under the broiler until browned. Drain on paper towels and then cut into half inch cubes.
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Step 2In a small saute pan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar until it melts. Add pumpkin seeds and stir until well coated. Pour seeds on to wax paper or silicone mat and allow to cool. Break up pieces.
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Step 3Put spinach in salad bowl. Toss in vinegar and remaining oil until leaves are coated. Add orange slices and cranberries. Gently mix.
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Step 4Top with seeds and croutons and a few grinds of pepper.
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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