Description
Autumn Chopped Salad is a vibrant and flavorful celebration of the season. This refreshing dish combines roasted butternut squash, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese over a bed of mixed greens, all tied together with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this salad captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable to your tastes, it’s ideal for fall gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 ½ cups roasted butternut squash (cubed)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped greens with cooled roasted squash, cranberries, and pecans.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 12mg