Fruity Harvest Salad
with Cinnamon Cranberry Vinaigrette
By Simply Organic
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In partnership with Simply Organic
Prep Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Number of Servings
8 Servings
Recipe Source
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, scrubbed and chopped (peeled, if desired)
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (about 2 1⁄2 cups)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 to 8 cups packed baby spinach (or a baby spinach and arugula combo, if desired)
- 1 cup apple slices (any mild, sweet variety)
- 1 cup pear slices (any variety)
- 1⁄2 cup toasted pecans (*see directions for toasting)
- 1⁄2 cup feta cheese
Dressing
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, defrost until soft)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Toast The Pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a greased oven-safe skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
- Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
- Allow to cool before adding to salad.
Make the Salad
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
- Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine sweet potatoes, butternut squash, salt, olive oil, baby spinach, pecans, apple slices, pear slices and feta, being careful not to bruise the pears.
The Dressing
- In a high-speed blender, combine olive oil, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon and salt, and pulse for about 60 seconds, until mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Pour over salad until lightly dressed, and serve.
Nutrition Info
305 Calories, 3 g Protein, 8 mg Cholesterol, 23 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 24 g Total fat (4 g sat), 318 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin A, ★★★★ Vitamin K, ★★ Vitamin C, Vitamin E, ★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Contributor
Simply Organic
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