Description
Harvest Bowl Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette brings all the comforting flavors of fall into one nourishing dish. With roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, quinoa, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, this vibrant bowl is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a cozy dinner side.
Ingredients
For the Salad Bowl: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cooked quinoa (or farro, bulgur, or brown rice) 4 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped 1 medium honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (omit for dairy-free) 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons dried cranberries For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast on a lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes. Cool slightly. 2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff and let cool. 3. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage for 1–2 minutes until softened. 4. In a jar or bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. 5. Assemble bowl with kale, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss. 6. Serve immediately or pack into containers for meal prep. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Notes
Massage kale to improve texture and flavor. Store dressing separately if prepping in advance. Swap apples with pears or pomegranate for variation. Use dairy-free cheese to make it fully vegan. For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Harvest Bowl Salad, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Fall Grain Bowl, Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, Autumn Salad Recipe