Spinach, Kabocha, and Pepita Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberry Dressing

November 13, 2021 Comments Off on Spinach, Kabocha, and Pepita Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberry Dressing
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Spinach, Kabocha, and Pepita Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberry Dressing

Bright and fresh, this salad gets some balance from richness in the goat cheese and pepitas. The pepitas also add a nice textural contrast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american, cranberry, dairy-free, goat cheese, kabocha, nut-free, pepitas, salad, spinach
Servings: 8
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Dressing

Salad

  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 cup pepitas or pecans or walnuts, toasted (I like to use the chili spice pepitas here.)
  • 1 cup kabocha squash pre-cooked and cubed
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled, optional, omit for dairy-free

Instructions

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Toss spinach and kabocha with the dressing and scatter pepitas and cheese on top to serve.

Notes

Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.29
Nutrition without cheese: Calories: 150 cal, Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 15g, Protein: 3g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.17
Nutrition for dressing alone: Calories: 97 cal, Carbs: 1g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 11g, Protein: 1g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.09
Nutrition Facts
Spinach, Kabocha, and Pepita Salad with Goat Cheese and Cranberry Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
187
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
145
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
214
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1756
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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