Description
Fall Harvest Salad is a vibrant and nourishing dish that beautifully captures the flavors of autumn. This delightful salad combines roasted sweet potatoes, tender chicken, crisp apples, and tart cranberries, all tossed together with mixed greens and drizzled with a creamy orange vinaigrette. It’s perfect for family gatherings, festive dinners, or as a wholesome lunch option. The contrast of textures and flavors makes this salad not only satisfying but also visually appealing—a true celebration of seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced apple
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup orange vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25–35 minutes until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes roast, prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar and shaking well.
- Chop mixed greens and dice apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, mixed greens, shredded chicken, diced apples, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg