Fall Harvest Salad Recipe
A vibrant, seasonal salad that highlights crisp kale and fennel, bright citrus vinaigrette, and a luxurious touch of Manchego, cranberries, and sliced persimmon for a fall-inspired plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dresssing
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
Salad
- 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and finely sliced
- 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Finish
- 1 persimmon, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Manchego cheese, shaved
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, stone ground mustard, honey, and kosher salt until emulsified. Stir in thinly sliced shallot and set aside.
- Prepare the greens: Trim and rinse the shallot, then thinly slice. Clean and finely slice the fennel bulb. Rinse the kale leaves, remove stems, and coarsely chop.
- Massage the kale: In a large bowl, add half of the dressing to the kale, fennel, and shallot. Massage with clean hands until the kale begins to soften and wilt slightly.
- Add mix-ins: Toss in the pumpkin seeds, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries.
- Assemble fruit and cheese: Thinly slice the persimmon and apple. Shave the Manchego cheese.
- Finish the salad: Drizzle with the remaining dressing, toss gently to combine, then transfer to a serving platter. Top with apple, persimmon slices, and Manchego. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt to taste.
Notes
- Rinse sliced shallot in warm water to mellow its bite, as noted in the steps.
- For a dairy-free version, omit Manchego or substitute with a firm almond cheese.
- Toast the pumpkin seeds lightly in a dry pan for extra crunch if desired.
Keywords: fall salad, kale salad, fennel, persimmon, Manchego, autumn vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, apple
Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/fall-harvest-salad-recipe/
