Best Basic Green Salad
I have tried many commercial salad dressings and have several from-scratch dressings that I love, but after a client introduced me to Penzey's Spices several years ago, there is not a week that goes by without our family enjoying this amazing dressing on fresh greens. Penzey's Greek Seasoning is hand-mixed from coarse salt, garlic, lemon, black pepper, Turkish oregano, and marjoram. No sugar, no preservatives, no bad, all good.
Mix seasoning and water in glass jar; let sit 5 minutes. Add oil and vinegar to jar and shake well. Meanwhile, heat skillet on medium to medium-low. Add pumpkin seeds to hot skillet, turning constantly to ensure that seeds don't burn. Seeds are perfect when they have "popped" and are fragrant.
Toss dressing to greens and toss to disperse dressing. Add more dressing only after you have tossed well. Sprinkle tossed salad with toasted pumpkin seeds. Add berries, apples, carrots and/or quinoa if desired.
- 2 Tab. Penzey's Greek Seasoning (or homemade Greek seasoning)
- 2 Tab. water
- 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil (or oil of your choice)
- 1/3 cup organic apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar or vinegar of your choice)
- Fresh organic greens (Baby spinach, Spring mix, Romaine, etc.)
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Optional add-ons: fresh berries, diced apples, grated carrot, cooked quinoa
Mix seasoning and water in glass jar; let sit 5 minutes. Add oil and vinegar to jar and shake well. Meanwhile, heat skillet on medium to medium-low. Add pumpkin seeds to hot skillet, turning constantly to ensure that seeds don't burn. Seeds are perfect when they have "popped" and are fragrant.
Toss dressing to greens and toss to disperse dressing. Add more dressing only after you have tossed well. Sprinkle tossed salad with toasted pumpkin seeds. Add berries, apples, carrots and/or quinoa if desired.