Autumn Salad

A cumin-scented sherry vinaigrette sets off a harmony of flavors and textures in this colorful vegetable salad.


Autumn Salad

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Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 4  teaspoons
    sherry wine vinegar
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1/4  cup
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 2  medium heads
    red leaf lettuce, torn (12 cups)
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  • 3  medium
    seedless tangerines, peeled and sectioned
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  • 1  medium
    red onion, thinly sliced
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  • 2  medium
    avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks
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  • 8  tablespoons
    Cumin-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (see Recipe Center)
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Directions
1.
For dressing, in a large salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar and cumin. Gradually whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Add the salt and pepper.
2.
Add the lettuce, tangerines, onion, avocados, and 6 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds to the salad bowl. Toss lightly to coat with dressing. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds. Serve at once. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 244, Total Fat `20 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 50%, Calcium 5%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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