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Chopped Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken

Chopped Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken for Cozy Nights

Chopped Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken is a colorful and nutritious dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes and zesty orange vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Meal Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Diced Sweet Potatoes Butternut squash makes a great substitution.
  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive Oil Try avocado oil for a different flavor profile.
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens Swap in spinach or kale based on your taste.
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
  • 1 cup Diced Apple Honeycrisp or Granny Smith varieties are best.
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Cranberries Feel free to use raisins or pomegranate seeds.
  • 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower seeds or slivered almonds can also work.
  • 0.33 cup Goat Cheese Feta cheese can be a delightful alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Orange Vinaigrette Adjust sweetness using honey or maple syrup.
  • Salt Essential for seasoning to your liking.
  • Pepper Essential for seasoning to your liking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-35 minutes.
  2. Prepare the orange vinaigrette by combining its ingredients in a jar. Seal and shake until blended. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Chop mixed greens and dice apple, and arrange them in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In the bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
  5. Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To keep freshness, store the salad components separately and dress just before serving. You can customize the salad by swapping ingredients based on preference.

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