How to Make Autumn Apple Pepita Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the autumn season approaches, there's no better way to celebrate the abundance of fall produce than with a delicious Autumn Apple Pepita Salad. This vibrant and satisfying salad brings together the best flavors of the season, including crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pepitas. With a mix of sweet and savory ingredients, this salad is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty of fall while also getting in your daily dose of nutrients.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed (Optional)
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
  • 3 cups torn baby spinach
  • 1 cup dried apple chips
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup crumbled bleu cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss pepitas with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until pepitas start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, shallot, and black pepper together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and shake dressing vigorously.
  • Toss the toasted pepitas, dressing, romaine lettuce, spinach, apple chips, cranberries, and bleu cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 306mg