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Asparagus, Feta & Pumpkin Seed Salad

Source of Recipe

by Mercyteapot, from Recipezaar.com


List of Ingredients

1 bunch leaf lettuce or boston lettuce
1 lb fresh asparagus
1/3 cup green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 lb feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds



Recipe

1. Wash, pick over, dry and tear up the lettuce.
2. Trim the asparagus, and steam it.
3. As soon as it is cooked, plunge it into cold water to stop it from cooking any further.
4. When it is cool, drain well and cut it into inch long pieces.
5. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they"pop" and turn light brown.
6. Turn them out at once to cool on a plate.
7. Cut the feta cheese into 1 cm cubes.
8. Mix the oil, vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, cumin and celery seed.
9. Arrange the lettuce in a salad bowl, with the asparagus, cheese, and pumpkin seeds over it, and drizzle the dressing over the salad immediately before serving.