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Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad

Enjoy a vibrant Fall Harvest Salad combining roasted butternut squash, crunchy pecans, and fresh apples, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Fresh & Wholesome
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens a blend provides a refreshing base for the hearty ingredients
  • 1 medium apple thinly sliced
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and chopped into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup dried cranberries craisins
  • 1 cup candied pecans
  • 1 cup cornbread croutons homemade
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Mason jar
  • Large decorative bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, seed, and chop the butternut squash into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Toss the squash cubes in a mixing bowl with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and fork-tender.
  4. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pure maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon in a mason jar. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
  5. In a large decorative bowl, gently toss the mixed salad greens to ensure they’re evenly distributed.
  6. Layer the roasted butternut squash, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and cornbread croutons on top of the greens.
  7. Sprinkle the candied pecans and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Serve with the dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Garnish with extra candied pecans for added crunch. Properly store leftover salad components in separate containers to maintain freshness.

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