Need a break from eating soup? I got you. This autumn salad is loaded with so much hearty goodness + flavor and it’ll likely be something you make on repeat this fall season.
I love a loaded salad filled with different textures and flavors that complement one another. This harvest salad is good anytime of the year, really–but most especially during the latter part of the year–September through December–due to its nutty and warm flavors that pair well with balsamic vinaigrette. If you’re signed up to contribute a veggie side dish this Thanksgiving or holiday dinner, this one will do!
I’ve detailed each component of the salad below.
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Autumn Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 honeycrisp apple, chopped
- 3 cups lacinato kale, chopped and ribs removed
- 2 cups wild rice mix
- ¼ cup raw almonds, chopped
- 4 dates, pitted + chopped
- 1½ cups roasted sweet potato
- ¼ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
- Kosher salt, optional, I use Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar dressing
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Avocado Oil Spray
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Wild Rice Blend
- 1 cup wild rice mix
- Chicken bone broth or vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt – Diamond Crystal brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Spray sweet potatoes generously with avocado oil spray and season with garlic powder and kosher salt.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 mins or until soft and slightly roasted.
- Allow to cool and set aside until ready to add to salad.
Dressing
- Add all ingredients to a sterile jar and shake vigorously to combine. Will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Wild Rice Blend
- Cook rice as directed on the package. Substitute water with bone broth + ¼ tsp kosher salt.
Assembly
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Pour desired amount of balsamic dressing and mix well, be sure to scoop from the bottom when mixing, as the heavier ingredients gravitate to the bottom of the bowl.
- Serve immediately. If you plan to serve later, wait to add balsamic dressing.
