Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad is a vibrant celebration of autumn flavors, perfect for gatherings or as a satisfying main course. This delightful dish features roasted sweet potatoes, tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, all tossed together with a creamy orange vinaigrette. Whether you’re hosting a festive meal or simply looking for a nutritious lunch option, this salad offers a delicious mix of textures and tastes that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (8 ounces)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups mixed greens, roughly chopped (180 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (6 ounces)
- 1 cup diced apple (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds/pepitas (I used roasted)
- 1/4 cup orange vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-35 minutes until fork-tender.
- While roasting, prepare the creamy orange vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, fresh orange juice, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well.
- Chop mixed greens and dice apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, mixed greens, shredded chicken, diced apples, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://recipesamanda.com/fall-harvest-salad/