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Healthy Fall Salad

This vibrant Fall Salad brings together the season’s best flavors, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s healthy, filling, and easily customizable! Use ingredients you love, and enjoy a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Roasted Butternut Squash: Peeled, cubed, and roasted for a warm, earthy sweetness. Sweet potato or other winter squash works too!
  • Greens: Choose from kale, arugula, or spinach. To save time, try a pre-mixed salad blend.
  • Grains: Quinoa or rice, cooked and cooled.
  • Fruit: Sliced apples, pears, or figs add fresh, juicy flavor. (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady are top choices for apples.)
  • Dried Fruit: Add dried cranberries or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
  • Nuts and Seeds: Pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds add crunch and healthy fats.
  • Cheese: Crumbled feta, goat, or blue cheese for a creamy, tangy touch.
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette: A homemade dressing with honey, Dijon, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
  • Optional Protein: Shredded chicken or chickpeas.

For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

  1. Roast the Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet, and roast for about 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender. Let it cool.
  2. Cook the Quinoa: Prepare according to package instructions, then let it cool.
  3. Make the Dressing: Add dressing ingredients to a jar, shake to combine.
  4. Massage the Kale: Massage the kale with half of the dressing to soften and reduce bitterness.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss together the kale, quinoa, roasted squash, apples, and your choice of toppings. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and enjoy!
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