Description
A refreshing and vibrant Harvest Salad with Lemon Thyme Dressing that combines the earthy flavors of arugula, kale, roasted sweet potato, carrots, pecans, and goat cheese, topped with a tangy and herbaceous homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1/2 cup Goat cheese
- 1 large Sweet Potato, cubed and roasted
- 3 large Carrots, sliced and roasted
- 1/2 Red apple, diced
- 1/2 cup Pecans
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Mint, torn
Dressing:
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Large Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup or Honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F: Roast sweet potatoes and carrots for 30 minutes until soft. Cool completely.
- Toast pecans: In a pan, toast pecans for 2-3 minutes until browned. Add maple syrup, toss to coat, then set aside.
- Prepare dressing: In a mason jar, combine mustard, garlic, lemon juice and zest, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Shake well.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients, coat with dressing, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Tossing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
