Autumn Harvest Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Walnuts

Highlighting the best in season now—like apples, pears, sweet potatoes, walnuts, raisins, & cranberries—for a refreshing, hearty salad that celebrates the season’s bounty. Perfect for savouring the crispness of fall!

Ingredients

  • Salad

    • 2
      medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
    • 1 tablespoon
      olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • 4 cups
      mixed greens
    • 1
      large apple
    • 1
      ripe pear
    • 1/2 cup
      walnuts
    • 1/4 cup
      raisins
    • 1/4 cup
      dried cranberries
  • Dressing

    • 1/4 cup
      extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons
      apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon
      maple syrup or honey
    • 1 teaspoon
      Dijon mustard
    • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes

    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
    3. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
  2. Prepare the Salad

    1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, sliced pears, roasted sweet potatoes, toasted walnuts, raisins, and dried cranberries.
  3. Make the Dressing

    1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Assemble the Salad

    1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
    2. Serve immediately, enjoying the refreshing and hearty flavours of fall!
Notes

This salad pairs beautifully with a glass of chilled New York white wine, enhancing the crisp fall flavours.
Enjoy your seasonal salad that perfectly captures the essence of autumn!