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Easy Harvest Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes in a Maple Dijon Dressing

This harvest salad recipe combines roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries tossed in a maple vinaigrette. A cozy fall salad that’s gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and full of flavor.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Nichole Crews

Ingredients

maple dijon dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste

harvest salad recipe

  • 12 oz mixed greens - can also use chopped romaine
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed - or a small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (seeds removed)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 apples, sliced - Honeycrisp, Gala or Cosmic Crisp suggested
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled - omit if dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup pecans. chopped - or walnuts, pumpkin seeds or almond slivers
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries - or chopped dates
  • maple dijon dressing

Instructions

maple dijon dressing

  • To a large jar or bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine or shake vigorously, until thick (emulsified). Can make 1-2 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, if desired. Pull out 30 minutes before serving and give your dressing a good shake, if making in advance.

harvest salad

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Add to a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast cubed sweet potato for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • To a large serving bowl, add mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apples, crumbled goat cheese,chopped pecans and dates.
  • Toss in Maple Vinaigrette and serve. If prepping in advance: wait to toss in dressing until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g
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