5 Ingredient Fall Harvest Salad: Quick & Easy
I always feel my best when I consume a delicious salad. This 5 ingredient Fall Harvest Salad is very easy to make and outstanding. If you enjoy salad, you’ll want to stick around for this one.
I’ll be transparent, I don’t enjoy store-bought salads that have been sitting in containers for days or weeks. While they can be a healthy on-the-go option, I always prefer to make my salads from scratch and here’s why:
- The ingredients are fresh and hand-picked
- I can add and subtract which ever ingredients I’m in the mood for
- I don’t have to worry about checking the expiration date
I always recommend making your salads from scratch. It’s a simple process and let’s be honest, they taste better! In this article, I’ll teach you how to make the best 5 ingredient Fall Harvest Salad.
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What Makes The Best Fall Harvest Salad?
If you’re looking to enjoy a fall harvest salad, you want it to be the best. Here are the criteria for making a delicious yet simple salad:
- It’s quick and easy to make
- The ingredients are organic and healthy
- There isn’t too much dressing, the taste is in the vegetables
- There must be enough for leftovers!
If we nail these four simple criteria, we’re well on our way to making the perfect Fall Harvest Salad.
Links In This Post: Everything You’ll Need!
- The Story Behind This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Instructions
- Storing Leftovers
- Tide & Thyme Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Story Behind This Recipe
Let’s be real. I love salad. Not many people can say that. I may be one of the few people who actively seek out a salad for a meal. Salad’s always leave me feeling healthy, fit, active, and awake. It makes me feel good about my day when I’m able to absorb the healthy nutrients from the vegetables I use.
With that being said, I take a lot of pride in making simple, yet delicious, salads. I make kale salads, lettuce salads, spinach salads, ALL THE SALADS! This is one of my favorite recipes due to its simplicity and taste.
I enjoy making this Fall Harvest Salad in August and September, as the walnuts and apples remind of me fall. I have memories of me enjoying this salad as a new fall semester of school was starting. It’s also a salad I enjoy making for football tailgates when the seasons starts in September.
I hope you enjoy this simple, healthy recipe as much as I do. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me or leave a comment below!
Ingredients Needed For A Fall Harvest Salad
Below are the simple ingredients needed to make the best Fall Harvest Salad:
For your salad:
- 1 bunch of kale; washed (I prefer organic)
- Drizzle olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 honeycrisp apple, cubed
For your dressing:
- 2-3 tbs white wine vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make A Fall Harvest Salad
- Remove the kale from the stem by peeling the leaves away from the stem in a downward motion and use sharp knife to roughly chop.
- Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with a little bit of olive oil, you just enough to coat the leave. Massage and rip with your clean hands until the kale softens and turns a bright green.
- Add white wine vinegar and sea salt and pepper to taste and toss lightly.
- Add the feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and cubed apples . Toss again and enjoy!
How To Store Your Leftovers
Have leftovers? No problem! Storing your Fall Harvest Salad is a piece of kale! Simply grab your favorite refrigerator-safe storage container and keep your leftovers stored in the fridge.
This salad will stay good for 48-72 hours. If you put your dressing on the salad rather than on the side, you may want to consume your leftovers quicker. The dressing can make your kale leaves soggy and decrease the amount of time it can be stored in the fridge without ruining the taste.
Tide & Thyme Recipe
Fall Harvest Salad
Equipment
- Measuring Cups tablespoon, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup
- Large Metal Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of kale; washed I prefer organic
- Drizzle olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 honeycrisp apple cubed
- 2-3 tbs white wine vinegar DRESSING
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper DRESSING
Instructions
- Remove the kale from the stem by peeling the leaves away from the stem in a downward motion and use sharp knife to roughly chop.
- Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with a little bit of olive oil, you just enough to coat the leave. Massage and rip with your clean hands until the kale softens and turns a bright green.
- Add white wine vinegar and sea salt and pepper to taste and toss lightly.
- Add the feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and cubed apples . Toss again and enjoy!
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
– 2 bunches of kale; washed
– Drizzle olive oil
– 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta
– 1 honeycrisp apple (cubed)
Yes! This salad is 100% gluten-free and vegetarian!
I have found success serving this salad as a side dish at football tailgates or when you’re hosting family for an event.
Yes! Leftovers should be refrigerated.
I prefer to make my own dressing using:
– 2-3 tbs white wine vinegar
– Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Super simple and easy to make. This is what it’s all about! Thanks Haley!
So simple to make like all of your recipes!