Name: Harvest Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 4 large eggs; 2 whole boneless; skinless chicken breasts; 8 cups mixed greens; 1 sweet crisp apple; 2 ripe avocados; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup crumbled goat cheese; ⅓ cup toasted pepitas; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

This Harvest Salad features roasted butternut squash, crisp bacon, and tangy goat cheese, tossed with a sweet and savory dressing for a delicious, nutritious meal perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Scale

1 small butternut squash
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon
4 large eggs
2 whole boneless
skinless chicken breasts
8 cups mixed greens
1 sweet crisp apple
2 ripe avocados
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
⅓ cup toasted pepitas
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest and slice.
Hard boil the eggs for about 10 minutes, then cool and peel.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apple, avocados, cranberries, roasted squash, and sliced chicken.
For the dressing, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, goat cheese, and pepitas.

Notes

Feel free to customize your greens or add other seasonal ingredients for variety.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Salad, Main Course
Method: Roasting, Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: Harvest Salad, butternut squash salad, fall salad, healthy salad, Cobb salad