Autumn Apple Crunch Salad with Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette

A celebration of fall’s most comforting flavors, this vibrant seasonal salad brings together tender baby greens and hearty kale with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, crisp local apples, and thinly sliced celery. Tart dried cranberries add little bursts of sweetness, while crunchy pecans lend a rich, buttery finish. Everything comes together with our Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette, a beautifully balanced blend of tangy apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and warming cinnamon. Fresh, colorful, and full of satisfying seasonal texture, it’s autumn in every bite.

Ingredients: Mixed baby greens, kale, sweet potatoes, local apples, celery, dried cranberries, raw pecans, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper. Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette: Apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper.

Nutrition Buzz

Sweet Potatoes:
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a carotenoid the body converts into Vitamin A to support healthy vision, immune function, and skin health. Their fiber and complex carbohydrates also contribute to digestive health and sustained energy.

Apples:
Apples are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that supports digestive regularity and helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria. They also provide antioxidant polyphenols, particularly in the skin, which may help support cardiovascular health and protect cells from oxidative stress.

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