Spinach Salad with Pepitas and Turkey Bacon
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Serves: 6
 
A spinach salad with pepitas, turkey bacon, tomatoes, and manchego dressed with a honey grapeseed oil vinaigrette.
Ingredients
  • 1 package of pre-washed baby spinach (approximately 7 oz)
  • 4 slices of crispy turkey bacon - chopped
  • ¼ cup pepitas/pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2-3 tbsp finely shredded manchego
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Dump spinach into a bowl.
  2. Cook turkey bacon in the microwave according to directions (2-3 minutes). Chop turkey bacon and add to the bowl.
  3. Heat small frying pan and add some olive oil. When sizzling, add pumpkin seeds and roast, tossing periodically for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add pumpkin seeds along with remaining oil to salad.
  5. Half the grape tomatoes and add to the salad.
  6. Finely shred the manchego and add to the salad.
  7. Combine all dressing ingredients for dressing and whisk until honey, oil and vinegar are combined.
  8. Toss less than 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2013/01/03/spinach-salad-with-pepitas-and-turkey-bacon/