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Autumn Garden Harvest Salad

Chef Megan
Indulge in the delights of this Autumn Kale Salad with baby arugula, pears, apples, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and roasted delicata squash.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, vegan, vegetarian
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium delicata squash pulp removed and cut into ½ crescent pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1-2 teaspoons real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Celtic Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 bunches lacinato kale stems removed and finely chopped
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1 pear diced
  • ¼ cup toasted pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup pomegranate arils

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Spread sliced squash on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer. Brush sliced squash with olive oil and season with sea salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender. Let cool.
  • Make the vinaigrette by combining apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, thyme, sea salt and black pepper in a small mason jar or whisk in a bowl until blended.
  • In large mixing bowl toss chopped kale with half of vinaigrette and gently massage for 2 minutes, until leaves have softened. Add arugula and remaining dressing and toss to combine. Add chopped apples, pears, roasted squash, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and pom arils to serve.
Keyword autumn harvest salad, autumn kale salad
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