Are you looking to create a healthy and flavourful dish that celebrates the bounties of the season? Look no further than a delicious harvest salad! Packed with fresh produce and a variety of textures and flavours, a harvest salad is the perfect way to enjoy the best that nature has to offer. Read on to discover how to create your own mouthwatering harvest salad.
Kitchen Must Have: Hamilton Beach Mini Oven & Hob
Ingredients
- 450-500g acorn squash
- 1 medium apple, sliced
- 3 large handfuls rocket
- 1 tsp coriander, ground
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped sage
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup candied pecans
Directions
- Slice the squash vertically down the middle and remove the seeds from the centre.
- Cut into 1 1/2" slices and then place them in the oven for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes flip each piece and grill again for another 5-10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- While it’s grilling prepare the rest of the salad by placing the rocket in a medium sized bowl and slicing the apple.
- Prepare the dressing by combining grated garlic, lemon, olive oil, cayenne, cinnamon, coriander, sage, thyme, and salt and pepper.
- When the squash is finished grilling transfer the slices to the bowl of rocket and finish assembling the salad with the sliced apples, candied pecans, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, additional fresh lemon juice, and then drizzling the top with balsamic glaze.
- Finish with freshly cracked salt and pepper and toss well before serving. Enjoy!
Makes: 4 servings