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March 20, 2026
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If you’re looking to make a special dish for your family or need a super easy salad to bring to a friend’s fall celebration you need to whip up this Harvest Salad.
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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Place the squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast 20 minutes, until fork tender.
3
Place the arugula in a big salad bowl, top with the roasted squash, persimmons, pomegranate seeds, and apples.
4
In a small mason jar with a tight-fighting lid, combine the shallot, reduced balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Shake to combine well.
5
Drizzle the dressing onto the salad and toss to combine.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Squash Until Caramelized 🔥Cut delicata and butternut squash into thin, even slices and roast at 425°F until the edges are deeply caramelized (12-15 minutes) to develop sweet, nutty flavors that elevate the entire salad.
- Time Your Fruit Cuts Strategically ⏱️Slice apples and persimmons just before serving to prevent oxidation and browning, but cut pomegranate seeds the day before to save prep time without any quality loss.
- Emulsify Your Vinaigrette Properly 🫧Whisk the shallot with reduced balsamic vinegar first, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously whisking to create a stable emulsion that coats the greens evenly rather than pooling at the bottom.
- Toast Shallots for Depth 🧅Finely mince your shallot and gently toast it in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the vinaigrette to mellow its raw bite and add subtle caramelized sweetness.
- Dress Arugula Last Minute 🥗Keep arugula separate and dress it only minutes before serving since its delicate leaves wilt quickly; toss warm roasted squash with dressing first, then add arugula on top for optimal texture and freshness.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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