Harvest Salad With Cinnamon Cranberry Vinaigrette
FOR THE DRESSING 1. In a high-speed blender, combine olive oil, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pulse for about 60 seconds, until mixture is creamy and smooth.
2. Pour salad dressing over the salad until lightly dressed.
FOR THE TOASTED PECANS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a greased skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
3. Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
4. Allow to cool before adding to salad.
FOR THE SALAD
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5. In a large salad bowl, gently combine sweet potatoes, butternut squash, salt, olive oil, baby spinach, apple slices, pear slices, and feta, being careful not to bruise the pears.
Notes: • For a savory-sweet flavor, substitute Gorgonzola cheese for the Feta. Substitute red or white wine vinegar for the apple cider vinegar, if desired. • If you have leftover dressing, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Directions
FOR THE DRESSING 1. In a high-speed blender, combine olive oil, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pulse for about 60 seconds, until mixture is creamy and smooth.
2. Pour salad dressing over the salad until lightly dressed.
FOR THE TOASTED PECANS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a greased skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
3. Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
4. Allow to cool before adding to salad.
FOR THE SALAD
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5. In a large salad bowl, gently combine sweet potatoes, butternut squash, salt, olive oil, baby spinach, apple slices, pear slices, and feta, being careful not to bruise the pears.
Notes: • For a savory-sweet flavor, substitute Gorgonzola cheese for the Feta. Substitute red or white wine vinegar for the apple cider vinegar, if desired. • If you have leftover dressing, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.