Description
This Autumn Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures, perfect for celebrating the fall season. With roasted sweet potatoes, fresh greens, and a sweet and tangy dressing, it’s a healthy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp. olive or avocado oil
- 2 tsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 small-medium potatoes)
- 1 bunch lacinato kale
- stemmed and roughly chopped
- 2 cups arugula (sub spring mix or spinach)
- 1 medium apple
- cored and sliced (or roughly chopped)
- 3 Tbsp. toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (sub plant-based cheesy shreds if making vegan)
- pomegranate arils for garnish optional
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. white miso paste
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add cubed sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the Maple Vinaigrette by whisking together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, white miso paste, cider vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, arugula, and apple slices. Add the roasted sweet potatoes once they’re done and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
- Top with toasted pumpkin seeds, shaved cheese, and pomegranate arils, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite seasonal ingredients or use a different type of cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Autumn Salad, Maple Vinaigrette, healthy salad recipe, fall salad, roasted sweet potatoes
