Harvest Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
53%
Harvest Salad
15 min.
6
339kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of autumn with our delightful Harvest Salad! This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome addition to your dining table, perfect for any occasion. With its beautiful array of colors and textures, this vegetarian and gluten-free salad is a fresh take on traditional salads that will leave your taste buds humming with joy.

The smooth, creamy avocado combines exquisitely with the tangy crumbled blue cheese, while the pop of sweet dried cranberries adds an irresistible contrast. Each bite brings a crunch from the toasted walnuts, giving this salad a satisfying depth. Tossed with fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes, the Harvest Salad is a well-rounded dish, perfect as a side or a light appetizer.

Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is an ideal choice for those busy days when you want something nutritious without much fuss. Drizzled with a homemade dressing that features the essence of red raspberry jam and aromatic red wine vinegar, every serving is a burst of flavor that feels both indulgent and healthy. Impress your guests or simply treat yourself to a refreshing, guilt-free meal that celebrates the bounty of the season! Dive into this Harvest Salad and enjoy a delicious way to nourish your body and delight your palate.

Ingredients

  •  avocado diced pitted peeled
  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  • tablespoons raspberry jam red with seeds)
  • 0.5  onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt to taste
  • bunch pkt spinach rinsed
  •  tomatoes chopped
  • 0.3 cup walnut oil 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, walnuts, cranberries, blue cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together jam, vinegar, walnut oil, pepper, and salt.
  4. Pour over the salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories339kcal
Protein7.48%
Fat67.96%
Carbs24.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.17
Glycemic Load
3.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.78739140863%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.42mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
3.71mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
4.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.07kcal
16.95%
Fat:27.05g
41.62%
Saturated Fat:4.58g
28.62%
Carbohydrates:22g
7.33%
Net Carbohydrates:16.57g
6.03%
Sugar:12.8g
14.23%
Cholesterol:8.44mg
2.81%
Sodium:375.95mg
16.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.7g
13.39%
Vitamin K:287.29µg
273.61%
Vitamin A:5792.59IU
115.85%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.66%
Folate:159.32µg
39.83%
Vitamin C:26.33mg
31.91%
Fiber:5.43g
21.7%
Magnesium:78.95mg
19.74%
Potassium:674.43mg
19.27%
Copper:0.34mg
16.98%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.22%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.84%
Calcium:138.39mg
13.84%
Phosphorus:137.59mg
13.76%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.33%
Iron:2.27mg
12.64%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.34%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.25%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.12%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Selenium:3.05µg
4.36%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.29%
Source:Allrecipes