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Autumn Harvest Salad with Pomegranates
This Autumn Harvest Salad features a blend of torn kale, roasted delicata squash, cooked farro, soft goat cheese, and bright pomegranate arils tossed in a spiced apple cider vinegar dressing. The combination offers a mix of tender roasted squash, crunchy kale, chewy farro, and creamy cheese punctuated by juicy bursts from the pomegranates. The dressing brings a balanced sweet-tart and mildly smoky flavor, highlighting the seasonal ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
369 kcal
Course:
Salad, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1- 2 kale center ribs removed and torn into small pices (6-8 cups, bunches
- 1 delicata squash de-seeded and cut into half moons
- 1 cup farro cooked
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese chevre
- pomegranate arils about 1 cup, from one pomegranate
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt
- black pepper
For Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 garlic pressed or finely minced, clove
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch black pepper
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Toss delicata squash in 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper and chili powder, arrange in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, Roast for about 15 minutes, or until golden and tender. Set aside.
- Whisk together all ingredients for dressing (I use a mason jar to shake them until combined)
- In a large bowl,add kale, delicata squash, farro, goat cheese and pomegranate arils. Pour dressing over and toss to fully coat everything in the dressing.
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Notes
- Cook farro separately ahead of time to save preparation time during assembly.
- Use fresh pomegranate arils from one pomegranate for optimal flavor and texture.
- Roast delicata squash until golden and tender to enhance natural sweetness.
- Toss the salad just before serving to keep kale crisp and ingredients vibrant.
Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
1102mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
15400IU
(308%)
Vitamin C
175mg
(194%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1102mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 15400IU | 308% |
| Vitamin C | 175mg | 194% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.