Fall Harvest Salad

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Brenda Gantt

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

Fall Harvest Salad is a colorful and flavorful salad that is perfect for the fall and winter months. It features a variety of nutritious and delicious ingredients that come together to create a satisfying and healthy meal.
Here is a recipe for Fall Harvest Salad:

Serving size and preparation time:

The Fall Harvest Salad recipe makes 4 servings, and the preparation time is approximately 15-20 minutes, plus 25-30 minutes for roasting the butternut squash and beets. So the total time needed is about 40-50 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and kale)
  • 1 cup chopped roasted butternut squash
  • 1 cup chopped roasted beets
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the butternut squash and beets into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While the vegetables are roasting, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. To assemble the salad, place the mixed greens in a large bowl. Add the roasted butternut squash, beets, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why this salad is famous?

Fall Harvest Salad is a popular salad because it is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The combination of fresh greens, roasted butternut squash and beets, crisp apples, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is both healthy and filling. The mixed greens in this salad are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and provide a fresh and crunchy base for the other ingredients. The dressing, which is made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and dijon mustard, adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients in the salad. Overall, the Fall Harvest Salad is a perfect dish to serve for a fall or winter gathering, as it’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and sure to impress your guests.
This salad is not only delicious, but also very healthy. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, and is low in calories and fat. The creamy goat cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts provide a nice contrast of textures and flavors, and add a good amount of protein and healthy fats to the salad. It’s a great option for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish to accompany a heartier main course.
Overall, the Fall Harvest Salad is a perfect dish to enjoy during the fall and winter months, and is sure to become a favorite for anyone who tries it!

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