{"id":6804,"date":"2018-12-13T21:04:32","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T21:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadtolivingwhole.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=6804"},"modified":"2023-01-22T02:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T02:51:12","slug":"winter-harvest-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadtolivingwhole.com\/winter-harvest-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Harvest Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
It’s difficult to be healthy during the winter months at times. My Winter Harvest Salad is so easy and delicious that it just got a little easier! Not only does it maximize on what is in season now, everything on it can be used in other recipes.<\/p>\n
Acorn squash is low in calories and high in nutrients, especially vitamin C. We need more of that to fend of viruses! Pomegranate seeds are also rich in vitamin C but also in folate, B6, and potassium. Quinoa is mineral rich and a great source of protein. Pumpkin seeds are one of the best sources of magnesium which is known for reducing anxiety and being a sleep aid. Then you have chicken and goat cheese to help fill you up. All on a bed of baby greens which taste fantastic this time of year.<\/p>\n
You can enjoy this salad warm or cold, it’s up to you. It’s great both ways!<\/p>\n
One of my favorite things about this is that I used mostly leftovers. Rotisserie chickens are my favorite proteins to keep on hand at all times because they can be used in so many different ways. I like to precook my veggies and, if I do them, grains before the week begins that way I can have food ready quick. It REALLY helps and dinner is usually ready in less than 15 minutes when I do this. If you’d like to learn more about how to meal plan effectively check out my meal planning program.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I only made this salad for one person and this is what I used: 2 handfuls power greens blend, 1\/2 leftover roasted acorn squash<\/strong><\/span><\/a> cut into cubes, 1\/2 cup pomegranate seeds. 1\/2 cup leftover cooked rainbow quinoa<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, 1 chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, 2 tbsp raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds), and 2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese. I then topped it with my homemade balsamic vinaigrette<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Amazingness on a plate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHarvest Winter Salad Recipe<\/h2>\n
Winter Harvest Salad<\/h2>\n