Description
Celebrate the vibrant colors of autumn with this hearty Fall Cobb Salad. Featuring roasted butternut squash, crisp orchard apples, smoky turkey bacon, and a delightful drizzle of maple-balsamic dressing, this dish perfectly balances sweet and savory profiles. It is a wholesome, nutrient-dense main course that brings together seasonal flavors for a satisfying lunch or dinner. With a satisfying crunch from pepitas and creamy goat cheese to round it out, this beautiful, plant-focused salad captures the essence of harvest season in every bite.
Ingredients
5 ounces mixed greens or lettuce blend
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 1/2 cups roasted butternut squash, cubed
1 crisp apple, cored and diced
2 ounces mild goat cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons raw pepitas
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss butternut squash cubes with a little oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
While the squash roasts, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crisp, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup in a small bowl until emulsified.
In a large serving platter or bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.
Top the greens with the roasted squash, turkey bacon, hard-boiled eggs, diced apples, crumbled goat cheese, pepitas, and dried cranberries.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.
Notes
You can roast the butternut squash ahead of time to make assembly even faster. For a vegetarian version, swap the turkey bacon for smoked tofu or coconut bacon. Serve immediately to keep the fruit crisp and the greens fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 185mg