Description
A fresh and colorful salad celebrating fall flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens: Such as spinach, arugula, or kale.
- 1 cup butternut squash: Peeled and cubed.
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts: Trimmed and halved.
- 1 apple: Sliced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji).
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries: For sweetness.
- 1/2 cup walnuts: Chopped and toasted (or pecans).
- 1/4 cup feta cheese: Crumbled (optional).
- 1 tablespoon olive oil: For roasting.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil: For a rich dressing base.
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar: For tanginess.
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup: For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard: For flavor.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens.
- Once the vegetables are done roasting, let them cool slightly and then add them to the bowl with the greens.
- Add the sliced apple, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Fall Harvest Salad!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Can be made ahead; just add the dressing right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Fall Harvest Salad, healthy salad, seasonal salad