Description
Celebrate autumn’s vibrant flavors with this Delightful Simple Fall Harvest Salad. Packed with seasonal ingredients like roasted butternut squash and crisp apples, this salad is a feast for the eyes and palate. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a nutritious lunch, it offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will impress your guests while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for roasting and dressing)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a large bowl, place mixed greens as the base layer.
- After cooling slightly, add roasted squash, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans to the greens.
- Whisk together remaining olive oil with balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving; toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg