HARVEST SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Mixed greens and plenty of produce make this salad so satisfying, and it's gorgeous to serve for special occasions. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, carrot, tomatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, bacon and cooled beets. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.,

Nutrition Facts :

Umar Safian
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead salad for busy weeknights.


It’s kamala Rokaya
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Musa Simaisi
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This is a great salad for a light and healthy lunch. The vinaigrette is light and flavorful, and the salad is packed with nutrients.


Abdullah Akhtar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Siphenathi Makie
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This salad is beautiful and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


AVISHEK PLAYS
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the combination of flavors is perfect.


Cory Dcook
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead salad for busy weeknights.


Hooley
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


tederos sisay
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This is a great salad for a light and healthy lunch. The vinaigrette is light and flavorful, and the salad is packed with nutrients.


Mubeen shah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Jacob Hutchison
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This salad is beautiful and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Jidan Ahmed
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the combination of flavors is perfect.


Kody Sanderson
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This is one of my favorite fall salads. The roasted butternut squash and crumbled goat cheese add a nice touch of sweetness and creaminess.


Abbas Uddin
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Gayan Danushka
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This salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The flavors are so bright and fresh, and the cherry vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.