Description
A vibrant and colorful autumn salad topped with a luscious maple vinaigrette that combines seasonal flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- Mixed greens (arugula or spinach)
- Kale
- Apple slices
- Pomegranate seeds
- Dried cranberries
- Roasted butternut squash
- Sliced red onion
- Candied pecans or walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Feta or goat cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, mix the maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Whisk or shake until combined.
- Slowly add the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens or kale as the base.
- Add in the apple slices, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash, sliced red onion, nuts, and cheese.
- Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Make a double batch of the vinaigrette and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Shake well before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg