Description
Bobby Flay’s Harvest Salad showcases autumn’s richest flavors with roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, and tangy goat cheese. Maple-glazed pecans and a zesty apple cider vinaigrette will make you crave this seasonal masterpiece on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large bunch kale washed, stemmed and shredded (6 cups/1.4 kg)
- 1 apple sliced thinly
- 1 cup dried California figs cut into small pieces (170 grams)
- ½ cup pomegranate arils (75 grams)
- 1 cup pecans lightly toasted (100 grams)
- ½ cup goat feta, or blue cheese, crumbled (75 grams)
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (30 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup agave or honey would also work (30 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed (30 milliliters)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vibrant dressing by combining all ingredients in a sealed glass jar, then vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly blended and emulsified.
- Select a spacious salad bowl and pour approximately half of the prepared dressing along the bottom, creating an even base coating.
- Add freshly chopped kale into the bowl, meticulously massaging the dressing into each leaf to ensure complete and uniform coverage, helping to soften the robust greens.
- Introduce crisp, diced apples, succulent figs, crunchy chopped nuts, and juicy pomegranate arils into the dressed kale, gently tossing to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad, delicately folding to integrate all components without bruising the delicate ingredients.
- Finish the dish by elegantly sprinkling crumbled cheese across the top, creating a visually appealing and flavorful final layer.
- Serve immediately to maintain the salad’s optimal texture and temperature, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Massaging kale breaks down tough fibers, making it more tender and enjoyable to eat.
- Toasting pecans releases their rich, nutty aroma and adds depth to the salad’s overall flavor profile.
- Seasonal fruit swaps bring excitement and freshness, allowing you to customize the dish based on what’s available.
- Balancing dressing ingredients creates a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes that elevate the entire salad experience.
- Careful nut monitoring prevents burning, ensuring a perfect golden-brown crunch that adds texture and richness.
- Tasting the dressing throughout preparation helps you adjust flavors, avoiding overwhelming or bland results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg