Roasted Pumpkin-Seed Salad
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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7 cups chopped and washed romaine lettuce
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1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper
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1 cup sliced red onion
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2 avocados, pitted and sliced
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1 recipe Creamy Garlic Dressing (Recipe follows.)
Creamy Garlic Dressing.
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1/3 cup buttermilk
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.
In a medium skillet, combine pumpkin seeds and olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
2.
Remove from heat and toss with kosher salt. Set aside to cool.
3.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, bell pepper, onion, and avocados. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve with Creamy Garlic Dressing.
Creamy Garlic Dressing.
In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper, whisking to blend.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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