Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the autumn season with our Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe, a delightful medley of seasonal ingredients that capture the essence of fall on your plate.

Featuring a colorful array of crisp apples, hearty root vegetables, crunchy nuts and avocado, this salad recipe is a perfect balance of textures and tastes, complemented by a tangy vinaigrette that enhances the natural sweetness of the ingredients.

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This harvest salad is a nourishing and satisfying dish that embodies the spirit of the harvest season and is sure to become a favorite at your fall gatherings.

For a delicious addition, make Harvest Pumpkin Spice Bread!

Autumn Harvest Vegetables

Autumn harvest vegetables typically include a variety of produce that ripens during the fall season, such as pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots and various types of greens like kale and Swiss chard.

These vegetables are known for their rich flavors and vibrant colors, making them perfect for hearty and comforting dishes during the cooler months of the year.

Autumn harvest vegetables are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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They can be roasted, steamed, grilled, or incorporated into soups, stews, salads, and casseroles, offering endless possibilities for flavorful and nutritious meals as the weather cools down.

Enjoying these seasonal treasures is a delightful way to embrace the flavors of fall and nourish the body with wholesome goodness.

What Is Harvest Salad

A harvest salad typically refers to a salad that incorporates ingredients that are abundant during the autumn season, such as various types of greens, root vegetables like sweet potatoes or squash, fruits like apples or pears, nuts, seeds and dried fruits.

It’s often characterized by its hearty and flavorful combination of ingredients, making it a popular choice during the fall months.

Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe Ingredients

A special thanks to Avocados From Mexico for this fabulous salad recipe.

For ingredients measurements to this autumn harvest salad recipe, scroll down to the recipe card.

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• Avocado From Mexico
• avocado oil
• shallots
• Dijon mustard
• white balsamic vinegar
• honey
• water

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Salad:

• Avocados From Mexico
• sweet potatoes
• quinoa
• arugula
• kale
• Brussels sprouts
• 2 Honeycrisp apples
• roasted pecans, unsalted
• roasted pepitas, unsalted
• dried cranberries

How To Make Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe

Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by blending avocado, avocado oil, shallots, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey and water until smooth. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together avocados, sweet potatoes, quinoa, arugula, kale, Brussels sprouts petals, apples, pecans, pepitas and dried cranberries.

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Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fall Salads

Fall salads embrace the season’s bounty with a delightful array of hearty greens, earthy root vegetables, crisp fruits and flavorful nuts, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.

• Fall Harvest Chopped Salad
• Fall Fattoush Salad
• Autumn Kale Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Kale and Fall Fruit Salad with Cider Poppy Seed Dressing
• Fall Israeli Couscous Salad
• Fall Panzanella Salad