Description
Experience the essence of autumn with this Simple Fall Harvest Salad, a harmonious blend of crisp apples, roasted pumpkin, and crunchy nuts. Tossed in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette, each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that evoke cozy gatherings and seasonal warmth. Perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, this salad is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for any fall occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, chopped
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin (cubed)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (homemade: mix 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast The Pumpkin: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut pumpkin into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Toss The Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apple, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix.
- Add The Roasted Pumpkin And Feta: Once pumpkin cools slightly, fold it into the salad alongside crumbled feta cheese.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Serve And Enjoy: Transfer to a platter or individual bowls; garnish with extra nuts or cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg