Now is the time for fresh Spring Greens. Arugula, spinach, lettuce, chard and collard greens are at their brightest during spring. Try this super easy and super good for you Spinach Pepita Salad.

Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine and are sold in super markets across town. It’s important to note that while pepitas are pumpkin seeds, not all pumpkin seeds are pepitas. The name pepitas means “little seeds of squash” in Spanish. They come from a specific pumpkin variety with a hull-less seed known as Stryian or Oil Seed pumpkins.

Directions:

Whisk 2 tablespoons each lime juice and olive oil with 2 teaspoons honey in a large bowl: season with salt and pepper. Add one 5-ounce bag baby spinach, 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, 4 thinly sliced radishes and 1/4 cup toasted pepitas, season with salt and pepper and toss.

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