Apple Harvest Salad Recipe
Light, healthy and packed full of fiber and protein, this apple harvest salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Fall has never tasted so fresh!
Servings: 1 salad
Calories: 1113kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cup spinach OR spring mix, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 small apple cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp pecans halves or chopped
For the Vinaigrette
- 1 tsp shallot minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Add greens to a large dinner plate or salad bowl. Top with the cooked (and cooled) quinoa, apple chunks, pepitas, dried cranberries and pecans.
- To make the vinaigrette, combine the shallot and vinegar in a small mixing bowl, whisk to combine. Slowly add the olive oil by pouring in a steady stream, whisking vigorously until emulsified. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you plan on making this salad for dinner, try adding slices of chicken seasoned with herbes de provence or if you're vegetarian try adding cubes of roasted butternut squash!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 8520IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 8mg