Quick Autumn Harvest Salad
A colorful, 15-minute fall salad featuring roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, goat cheese, and a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette fresh, cozy, and totally crave-worthy.
Yield: 3
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 150 g bag spring mix salad
- ½ cup roasted butternut squash
- ½ green apple thinly sliced
- ½ red apple thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup candied pecans
- 2 tbsp goat cheese crumbled
- Pomegranate seeds for topping
Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Make the vinaigrette
- Whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Step 2: Assemble the salad
- In a large serving bowl, layer spring mix, roasted butternut squash, apple slices, candied pecans, and goat cheese.
Step 3: Dress & serve
- Drizzle with pomegranate vinaigrette just before serving and toss lightly. Top with pomegranate seeds for a bright, festive finish.
Video
Notes
Roast the butternut squash ahead for easy prep.
Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crisp greens.
Swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese for a stronger flavor.
Make extra vinaigrette it’s delicious on Quick Crispy Parmesan Carrots
or Quick Side Dish Carrot Ribbon Salad
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or Quick Side Dish Carrot Ribbon Salad
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