Autumn Chopped Salad

By draingal

Ingredients

• 3 strips romaine lettuce; chopped
• 1 cup fresh chopped apple
• 1 cup fresh chopped pear
• 1 cup roasted sweet potato; cooled and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• DRESSING
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinaigrette
• 1 tablespoon honey salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Peel a large sweet potato and slice lengthwise into 3/4-inch planks. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking pan and roast at 375 degrees until it is fully cooked and begins to brown. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add all salad ingredients and toss until well combined. Serve in decorative salad bowls.