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    Published: Oct 3, 2021 · Modified: Jun 28, 2023 by Kayla · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette

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    This fall harvest salad is the perfect fall salad that's nourishing and filling. It's got a lot of different textures from nuts and seeds, to crisp apples and soft sweet potatoes. It's light, crisp, refreshing and sweet. This salad makes for a beautiful centerpiece at any gathering and is sure to satisfy.

    Fall harvest salad in a white bowl with a bottle of pumpkin maple vinaigrette behind it, and spilled pecans, cranberries and pumpkin seeds on the countertop.

    This fall harvest salad pairs nicely with my vegan butternut squash pasta for a fall festive meal.

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    📝Ingredient Notes

    Kale or your choice of fresh greens.

    Apple slices- I like to use gala but any sweet apple will do.

    Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette

    Pumpkin puree- not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling. You just want 100% pumpkin puree.

    Pure maple syrup- make sure to use 100% pure maple syrup and not a typical pancake syrup. Those usually contain additives and extra sugars.

    Dijon mustard- a good quality dijon mustard really makes a difference! I love to use the Grey Poupon brand.

    🥑Substitutions/Add-ins

    Protein- chickpeas or grilled chicken would go really nicely in a harvest salad!

    Fats such as avocado, non-dairy feta or sliced almonds.

    Grain- a tricolored quinoa would be a nice carb substitution for the sweet potatoes.

    Roots like radishes and beets.

    Vegetables such as red onions.

    Fruit like pomegranate, pears, dried cherries or butternut squash (which, yes, is technically classified as a fruit).

    Apple cider vinegar- if you don't have any, just use fresh lemon juice.

    🧊Storing

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    If you try this Fall Harvest Salad, please leave a review and let me know if you enjoyed it! Also, snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thedairyfreemenu

    📖 Recipe

    Fall harvest salad in a white bowl with a bottle of pumpkin maple vinaigrette behind it, and spilled pecans, cranberries and pumpkin seeds on the countertop.

    Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette

    Kayla
    This fall harvest salad is the perfect fall salad that's nourishing and filling. It's got a lot of different textures from nuts and seeds, to crisp apples and soft sweet potatoes. It's light, crisp, refreshing and sweet. This salad makes for a beautiful centerpiece at any gathering and is sure to satisfy. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 310 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups chopped kale or your choice of fresh greens
    • 1 gala apple thinly sliced or chopped
    • 1 cup roasted sweet potato
    • 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup pecans chopped
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries

    Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette

    • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 small garlic clove grated

    Instructions
     

    • Start by peeling a sweet potato and chopping it, no bigger than 1 inch chunks. Toss it in a little bit of oil just to coat and season with your choice of seasonings. I like to sprinkle on some coarse black pepper. Roast it in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes until nice and crispy.
    • Slice an apple into chunks or thin slices, whichever you prefer.
    • Roughly chop some pecans. 
    • Add some chopped kale into a large serving bowl and assemble all the ingredients.
    • Begin preparing the pumpkin maple vinaigrette by adding all the ingredients in a small dish and whisk together until well combined.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad bowl and set a plate or lid on top. If using a plate, handle with caution and hold the bowl and lid tightly together so you can shake the bowl to evenly coat the salad contents with the dressing.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 12608IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg
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    **Note: Nutrition label is just an estimate. Amounts may vary.

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