Fall Harvest Salad
Embrace the flavors of autumn with this vibrant Fall Harvest Salad, a delightful blend of roasted butternut squash, crunchy pecans, and sweet apples all drizzled with a maple vinaigrette. This salad not only brightens up your table but also serves as a nutritious option for any gathering or meal prep. Perfectly versatile, it can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or festive celebrations. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is a celebration of seasonal goodness that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 2 cups cooked shredded turkey or chicken
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced
- ⅔ cup pecan halves, toasted
- ½ cup plant-based cheese alternative (optional)
- For the vinaigrette: olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, shallot, maple syrup, Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, massage chopped kale until tender. Add mixed greens.
- Assemble by layering roasted squash, cooked turkey or chicken, diced apple, toasted pecans, and cheese alternative over the greens.
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and season to taste. Drizzle over salad and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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