Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of autumn with this refreshing Harvest Chopped Salad, featuring crisp vegetables and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large tart apple (Granny Smith), diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and spin dry or pat with paper towels.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber into thin rounds, and dice the apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Shred carrots using a grater or use pre-shredded ones for convenience.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all chopped vegetables and drizzle the dressing over them. Toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Transfer to serving plates or bowls, sprinkle with toasted nuts, and enjoy your colorful harvest salad as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, toast your nuts before adding them to the salad. - Feel free to customize by adding seasonal fruits or vegetables. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; keep dressing separate if possible to maintain freshness.