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Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette

Published October 16, 2014
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Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette
Published October 16, 2014
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Wondering what to do with your jar of pumpkin pie spice? You’ve been there, you’ve baked that so why not use pumpkin pie spice to make a creamy pumpkin vinaigrette dressing courtesy of Love & Zest. This harvest salad smothers crispy greens, pecans, apples, cucumbers, and so much more in a drizzle of dressing that evokes the aroma of fall: pumpkin spice!

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Harvest Salad with Creamy Pumpkin Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Ingredients

For the dressing (makes 8 servings)

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (57g) thick balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (65g) plain 1% Kefir
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Optional: salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For Salad (makes 2 servings)

  • 1 cup (30g) greens
  • 1 cup (30g) Romaine lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 8 pecan halves
  • 1/4 gala apple, cored and thinly diced
  • 2 tablespoons dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 cup (40g) cucumber, diced
  • 2 tablespoons gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Directions

In mason jar place all ingredients for dressing. Top mason jar with lid and shake until combined.

Layer salad individually in two separate bowls. Top each with equal,  1/2 cup servings of each ingredient.

Serve with approximately 2 tablespoons pumpkin dressing!
**NOTE: Nutrition details for 1 salad + 2 tablespoons dressing

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2  |  Serving Size: 1 salad + 2 tablespoons dressing

Per serving: Calories: 272; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 7mg; Sodium: 143mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 12g; Protein 5g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 303mg; Iron: 3%; Vitamin A: 29%; Vitamin C: 9%; Calcium: 10%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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