Description
Classic Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is a delightful seasonal dish that perfectly encapsulates autumn. This vibrant salad features a medley of crisp mixed greens, roasted pumpkin, tart apples, and crunchy pecans, all brought together with a homemade maple vinaigrette. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration, this salad not only pleases the palate but also brightens up your table with its beautiful colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), diced
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens, followed by roasted pumpkin, diced apples, toasted pecans, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg