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Oct 29

Smoked Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Last updated March 10, 2021
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Smoked Pumpkin Vinaigrette combines pumpkin with ginger, plenty of spices, smoky taste, pumpkin seeds, and a hint of sweetness. Dress up your autumn salad or Thanksgiving dinner with this delicious hearty dressing!

I am always on the lookout for my new favorite dressing. Salad is my lunch and dinner staple, and I love to stock my fridge with tasty and creative ways to enjoy my salads! I have yet to try one with pumpkin, and set out this afternoon to use up some extra canned pumpkin in my fridge. So with a bed of quinoa, spinach, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro, I came up with this. I had to keep adding various ingredients to get it just right, but I am sure it is one that you will love too!

The liquid smoke adds just the right amount of smoky-ness, and the added fresh ginger kicks it up to a slightly spicy notch. I love the addition of the pumpkin seeds to give the dressing a perfect crunchy and thicker texture. This homemade dressing is also packed with nutrition! A much better alternative to the high sodium and high sugar options that you find in traditional bottled dressings, and tastes so much better!

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So what type of salad should go with this dressing? I have a few ideas, but I love a traditional fall spinach salad with dried cranberries, maybe some pears, pumpkin seeds or pecans, and an optional addition of bacon or feta cheese. Throw on some grilled chicken and you also have a perfect easy weeknight dinner!

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Smoked Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 .5 cups
Author Amy Rains
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 crushed cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped sage
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth, add more salt to taste if needed.

Recipe Notes

*If you prefer a more tangy dressing (I do), use 1/2 cup vinegar to 1/2 cup oil.

 

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  1. Veronica L @ Sharktank says

    November 15, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    This smoked pumpkin vinaigrette turns a plane salad into a delicious delight that you can’t stop enjoying, truly healthy and scrumptious!

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