Harvest Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Harvest Salad
50 min.
8
349kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Harvest Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly captures the essence of autumn! This gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings, whether as a side dish, antipasti, or a light snack.

At the heart of this recipe is the sweet and nutty butternut squash, roasted to perfection and paired with crispy bacon for a savory crunch. The addition of fresh or frozen cranberries brings a burst of tartness, while creamy goat cheese adds a luxurious touch. To elevate the experience, we toss in lightly salted roasted pecans, providing a satisfying crunch that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

Drizzled with a homemade poppy-seed dressing, this Harvest Salad is not just a meal; it’s an experience that embodies the warmth and comfort of the season. With only 349 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Gather your loved ones and serve this stunning salad at your next gathering, and watch as it becomes the star of the table!

Ingredients

  • large butternut squash 
  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 0.3 cup cranberries fresh
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup accompaniment: lightly whipped cream salted
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • oz poppy seeds 
  • oz the salad mixed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Peel and seed butternut squash; cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss together squash, olive oil, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; place in a single layer in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender and begins to brown, stirring once after 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, and cool in pan 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, pulse poppy-seed dressing and cranberries in a blender 3 to 4 times or until cranberries are coarsely chopped.
  6. Toss together squash, gourmet salad greens, and next 3 ingredients on a large serving platter.
  7. Serve with dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein12.32%
Fat60.39%
Carbs27.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.78
Glycemic Load
2.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.564347808776%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.45mg
Delphinidin
0.24mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
1.54mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.52kcal
17.43%
Fat:24.66g
37.94%
Saturated Fat:7.16g
44.76%
Carbohydrates:25.07g
8.36%
Net Carbohydrates:17.51g
6.37%
Sugar:8.29g
9.21%
Cholesterol:27.87mg
9.29%
Sodium:466.78mg
20.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.32g
22.64%
Vitamin A:10602IU
212.04%
Manganese:2.18mg
109%
Calcium:486.07mg
48.61%
Phosphorus:348.95mg
34.9%
Magnesium:138.01mg
34.5%
Copper:0.66mg
32.93%
Vitamin C:27.08mg
32.82%
Fiber:7.56g
30.23%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.89%
Iron:3.99mg
22.18%
Zinc:2.77mg
18.47%
Potassium:623.21mg
17.81%
Vitamin E:2.45mg
16.33%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.4%
Folate:60.91µg
15.23%
Selenium:7.9µg
11.29%
Vitamin B3:2.24mg
11.18%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.76%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.79%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.58%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
Source:My Recipes