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Autumn Harvest Salad Edit Tags: Lunch/Snacks, Salads
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Author: ourbestbites.com
Uploaded By: Shelly
Ingredients:- 1 large bag greens (spring mix, spinach mix, etc.)
- 1-2 medium apples, sliced or diced
- 1 butternut squash, diced and roasted (see note)
- 1 handful candied pecans or other nut of your choice
- 1 handful pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 handful crumbled feta cheese
- 1 handful pomegranate seeds
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- optional: shredded or diced roasted chicken
- honey cider vinaigrette
- â…“ cup Apple Cider (not apple juice)
- â…“ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (or a vegetable oil, like canola)
Directions:
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How to prepare Roasted Butternut Squash: Preheat oven to 400°.
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Cut the long top off the squash to separate it from the bottom round part.
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Cut each of these two parts in half length wise and use a spoon to scoop out seeds.
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Peel and dice squash into bite-size pieces and lay them on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean up.
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Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Roast at 400° until soft and slightly golden, about 20 minutes.
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dressing instructions
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Place apple cider, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until honey is incorporated into mixture (you may need to scrape the bottom of the blender.)
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With lid on and blender speed running on low, slowly drizzle in the oil in a small steady stream until fully incorporated.
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If desired, add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Place greens in large serving bowl and top with everything else!
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Toss with Dressing and enjoy.
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