Fall Salad

Name: Fall Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz. spring salad mix; 1 pear (sliced or chopped); 1 sweet apple (sliced or chopped); 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup roasted salted pepitas; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 4 oz. soft crumbled gorgonzola cheese; 1 Recipe 5 Minute Perfect Caramelized Nuts ((using pecans)); 3 cups butternut squash (peeled and chopped into 1/2"-3/4” cubes); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp EACH cinnamon, salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash of cayenne; 1/2 cup pomegranate juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon sugar (more or less to taste); 1 tablespoon poppyseeds (optional); 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt, pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

This fall salad is autumn in a bowl! It’s irresistibly delicious, fresh, vibrant, satisfying and gorgeous for potlucks, thanksgiving and Christmas! It is loaded with sweet crisp apples and pears, savory roasted butternut squash, crunchy caramelized pecans, punchy red onions, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, sweet tart pomegranate seeds, fresh spring mix lettuce all drizzled with sweet, bright and tangy Pomegranate dressing. It’s a symphony of sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy, creamy, light and satisfying.

Updated at: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:50:10 GMT