Fall salad: Discover Delicious Recipes for Autumn!
A refreshing and hearty salad perfect for autumn, featuring seasonal ingredients that celebrate the flavors of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Mixed greens – 4 cups
- Roasted butternut squash – 1 cup
- Apple slices – 1 cup
- Walnuts – 1/2 cup
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup
- Dried cranberries – 1/3 cup
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Balsamic vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, apple slices, walnuts, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fall salad!
Notes
- Feel free to add other seasonal fruits like pears or pomegranates.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving.