Healthy Harvest Salad
This healthy harvest salad features roasted sweet potatoes, fresh greens, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds, making it the perfect side dish for autumn meals, Thanksgiving, and fall gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, or kale
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese if desired and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
This healthy harvest salad is customizable. You can add roasted pecans, walnuts, or even roasted carrots for extra flavor. For a vegan version, simply omit the goat cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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