Description
This Chopped Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and apples with savory chicken, creating a delightful medley of flavors perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (8 ounces)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups mixed greens
- roughly chopped (180 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (6 ounces)
- 1 cup diced apple (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds/pepitas (I used roasted)
- 1/3 cup goat cheese (1.5 ounces)
- 1/4 cup orange vinaigrette
- salt and pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, diced apple, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad by adding other seasonal fruits or nuts to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
Keywords: Chopped Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken, Fall Salad, Healthy Recipe, Chicken Salad