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Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad: A Cozy Blend of Autumn Flavors

Discover the taste of autumn with this gluten-free Fall Harvest Salad featuring roasted butternut squash, bacon, and maple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash or sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for roasting and dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 slices Bacon or turkey bacon
  • 1 cup Kale or spinach/arugula
  • 2 cups Mixed Spring Greens any salad mix
  • 1 cup Cooked Shredded Turkey or Chicken skip for vegetarian option
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp or Jonathan Apple any crisp apple variety
  • 1/2 cup Pecan Halves or almonds/walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins/dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup Manchego or Parmesan Cheese or feta
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar or regular balsamic/apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small Minced Shallot or red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup or honey adjusted to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to toast the pecans, spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare butternut squash by peeling and cubing. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and crumble.
  4. In a large bowl, layer kale and mixed greens. Add roasted squash, bacon, turkey or chicken, diced apples, toasted pecans, and cranberries. Fold together.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, shallot, maple syrup, and mustard in a bowl for the vinaigrette.
  6. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble salad just before serving to maintain freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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