autumn harvest salad

Autumn Harvest Salad

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Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love the weather, the colors, and the holidays. But most importantly, I love the flavors, specifically the produce. That’s why this salad combo is one of my favorites and an absolute go-to. It’s packed with brussels sprouts, sweet potato, and apple and all brought together by a delicious spicy honey mustard vinaigrette.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 8-10 brussels sprout, de-stemmed and sliced

  • 1/3 of a sweet potato, cubed

  • 1-2 cups of your greens of choice (I used mustard greens)

  • 1/3 Granny Smith apple, cubed (can sub with another apple or pear)

  • 3-5 cherry tomatoes, sliced

  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans

  • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles

  • 1/4 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp spicy honey

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp EVOO

  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Toss the brussels sprouts with 1-2 tbsp avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the sweet potatoes with 1-2 tbsp avocado oil, the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Roast both in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

  2. Make your dressing by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, hot honey, mustard, EVOO, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. Assemble your salad - add the greens to a bowl and top with the apples, nuts, cheese, tomatoes, and roasted veggies. Drizzle the dressing over the top of everything.

  4. Enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below!