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Delicious Fresh Fall Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Delicious Fresh Fall Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Experience the vibrant flavors of fall with this Delicious Fresh Fall Salad featuring a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 568

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 cups chopped kale leaves
Fruits
  • 2 small apples cored and sliced or diced
Grains
  • cup raw quinoa
Nuts and Seeds
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
Dairy
  • cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressings
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Cooking Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, kale, apples, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 71.8gProtein: 12.5gFat: 28.9g

Notes

This salad can be customized with different nuts, fruits, or cheeses to suit your taste.

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