Fall Foliage Salad for 1 Vegetarian Friendly

Capture the essence of autumn on your plate with this delightful Fall Foliage Salad for 1, a vegetarian-friendly recipe that’s as vibrant as the season itself. Featuring tender roasted butternut squash, crisp apple slices, and sweet bursts of dried cranberries, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. Toasted pecan halves add a satisfying crunch, while an optional sprinkle of creamy goat cheese offers a touch of indulgence. Tossed in a homemade maple vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, it’s a perfectly balanced dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a light meal or an autumn-inspired appetizer, this single-serve salad celebrates the best of fall produce in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cups Mixed baby greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 2 tablespoons Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons Goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 0.25 whole Apple, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet and toss with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast the butternut squash in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 4

While the squash is roasting, prepare the maple vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining olive oil (1/2 tablespoon), salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, dried cranberries, pecan halves, and apple slices.

Step 6

Once the butternut squash has finished roasting, allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the salad.

Step 7

If using, sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of fall in every bite!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(509.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1898.8

Total Fat 181.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 7.5mg	0%
Sodium 744.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 26.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1629.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 14.3%