Description
Enjoy the autumn season with this delicious Fall Harvest Salad! Make this festive salad with honey crisp apples, pecans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and an easy Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 5 cups Kale, chopped and stems removed
- 3 cups Spinach
- 1 Honey Crisp Apple, diced
- 1/3 cup Pecans
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 cup Vegan Feta cheese
Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (or agave/honey)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Utensils:
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sealable Glass Jar or small bowl (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette: In a sealable jar or small bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Shake or whisk well before pouring, as the vinaigrette naturally separates.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the 5 cups of chopped kale and pour half of the vinaigrette on top. With clean hands, massage the dressing into the kale for 1-2 minutes. This important step softens the kale and makes it easier to digest.
- Then add in the spinach, diced apple, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup pecans, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, the remaining vinaigrette, and 1/2 cup of vegan feta cheese. Mix together until the salad is evenly coated in dressing.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container and enjoy within 1 day for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
