Autumn Apple Pepita Salad

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups hulled pumpkin seeds , pepitas
• 1 teaspoon olive oil , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss pepitas with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Toast in the preheated oven until pepitas start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Toss the toasted pepitas, dressing, romaine lettuce, spinach, apple chips, cranberries, and bleu cheese together in a large bowl.