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Cranberry Harvest Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Description

This Cranberry Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette offers a delightful balance of tart cranberries, sweet apples, creamy feta, and hearty sweet potatoes, all beautifully enhanced with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the perfect mix of textures and flavors that make it ideal for holiday gatherings or any fall meal. Perfect as a side dish or light main, this salad is both refreshing and comforting. The addition of roasted pumpkin seeds adds a satisfying crunch, while the sweet potatoes provide a subtle warmth, making it a favorite for seasonal celebrations. Pair it with your favorite fall entrée, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome and nutritious meal that celebrates the flavors of autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 5.5 ounces spring mix lettuce
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
  • For the roasted sweet potato cubes:
    • 1 large sweet potato, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Air fry the sweet potatoes for 10-12 minutes or roast them on a baking sheet in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a large salad bowl, layer the spring mix, cranberries, feta, apple slices, walnuts, red onion, pumpkin seeds, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  5. For the vinaigrette: In a small jar, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
  6. Drizzle the apple cider vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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