Leafy Greens Salad With Dates, Apples, Walnuts & Ma

Name: Leafy Greens Salad With Dates, Apples, Walnuts & Maple Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Leafy Greens Salad with Dates, Apples, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Toasted Walnuts; 2-3 handfuls blend of arugula and spinach (or whichever leafy greens you prefer); 1 large apple, diced; 2 small sweet potatoes, diced; 4 dates, roughly chopped and pits removed; 1 large avocado, diced; 1/2 cup cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Maple Balsamic Dressing; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon course dijon mustard

Servings: persons

Leafy Greens Salad with Dates, Apples, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Toasted Walnuts
2-3 handfuls blend of arugula and spinach (or whichever leafy greens you prefer)
1 large apple, diced
2 small sweet potatoes, diced
4 dates, roughly chopped and pits removed
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 cup cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Maple Balsamic Dressing
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon course dijon mustard

1
In a large sauce pan, add diced sweet potatoes and cover with water. Heat water to 160u00b0 Fahrenheit. Keep this heat consistent as you cover and set aside for 1 hour and preheat oven to 400u00b0 Fahrenheit.
2
Drain sweet potatoes, then pour into large bowl. Toss sweet potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper, adjusting for taste. Pour sweet potatoes across two rimmed baking sheets and roast until bottom side is browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, tossing potatoes to roast evenly. Place back in oven and roast for about 20 more minutes. Once roasted, transfer cooked sweet potatoes back into a large bowl. Let cool and set aside.
3
Place small saute pan on stove top under medium heat. Add in chopped walnuts and toast for 7-8 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4
In large bowl, toss together leafy greens with chopped apple, dates and avocado, toasted walnuts, and cooled sweet potato. Drizzle over balsamic dressing (instructions below). Serve immediately and enjoy!
5
In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients ingredients together.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Leafy Greens Salad with Dates, Apples, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Toasted Walnuts, 2-3 handfuls blend of arugula and spinach (or whichever leafy greens you prefer), 1 large apple, diced, 2 small sweet potatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Leafy Greens Salad With Dates, Apples, Walnuts & Maple Balsamic Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leafy Greens Salad With Dates, Apples, Walnuts & Maple Balsamic Dressing

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