Description
This Harvest Salad is a delightful autumn dish that combines a mix of fresh greens, sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, and tangy cheese, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures that celebrates the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Greens:
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, baby spinach, and romaine)
Fruits:
- 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
Add-Ins:
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or apple cider vinaigrette
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix the greens, apple slices, pear slices, cranberries, red onion, and pumpkin seeds. Toss gently.
- Add Cheese and Nuts: Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle Dressing: Pour vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss lightly to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds, and goat cheese for blue cheese.
- For more protein, top with grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas.
- Prepare the salad in advance by storing dressing and toppings separately until serving time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
