Harvest Salad
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Harvest Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and earthy goodness. Roasted butternut squash takes center stage with its caramelized richness, paired beautifully with crisp apple slices, tangy goat cheese, and a medley of dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. Nestled on a bed of fresh mixed greens, this salad is topped with a luscious homemade maple Dijon dressing, balancing sweetness and tang for a truly harmonious bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this seasonal salad is ideal as a festive side dish or a light, wholesome main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Harvest Salad brings the essence of autumn straight to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cubed) butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple (sliced)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans (toasted)
- 0.5 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Spread the seasoned butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.
Top the greens with sliced apple, roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
To make the dressing, whisk together the maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and seasonal Harvest Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2185 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.3 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
