Description
A vibrant and hearty Harvest Cobb Salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, mixed greens, shredded turkey, crisp apples, pecans, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette. Perfect for a wholesome fall meal with a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Salad Base
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon
- 8 cups mixed spring greens
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ to 1 pound cooked shredded turkey (or chicken)
- 1 Honeycrisp apple (cored and diced)
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Maple Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a sheet pan, pour olive oil evenly over them, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat, then spread them out in a single layer. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Prepare Salad Greens: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed spring greens and chopped romaine lettuce. Gently toss to mix the greens evenly.
- Assemble Salad Base: Evenly distribute the roasted sweet potatoes, chopped bacon, shredded turkey (or chicken), diced Honeycrisp apple, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the bed of greens.
- Make Maple Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, pure maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the prepared maple vinaigrette over the assembled salad and gently toss everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal. Enjoy your harvest-inspired Cobb salad!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and turkey; add chickpeas or tofu for protein.
- Use fresh turkey or chicken leftovers for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup in the dressing to your preferred sweetness level.
- Toasting pecans before adding them enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Leftover salad can be stored separately without dressing for up to 2 days.
