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Fall Harvest Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and nutritious Fall Harvest Salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, tender shredded chicken, crisp apples, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty orange vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds for added texture and sweetness, this salad celebrates the flavors of the autumn season.

Ingredients

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (8 ounces)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Salad Base

  • 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 (roasted)
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese (1.5 ounces)

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup orange vinaigrette
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Spread them evenly and roast for 25-35 minutes, or until browned and fork-tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: While the potatoes roast, combine the orange vinaigrette with a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar or small bowl. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste and set aside.
  3. Prep Salad Ingredients: Roughly chop the mixed greens and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, preparing all the salad components for assembly.
  4. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad or mixing bowl, combine the chopped greens, shredded chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, diced apples, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

Notes

  • Roast the sweet potatoes just until fork tender to avoid sogginess in the salad.
  • Use roasted pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and a nuttier flavor.
  • Substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese if preferred.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice to the apples to prevent browning.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.

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