Fall Harvest Salad

A make-ahead salad perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring sturdy kale that can be dressed in advance without wilting.

By @foolproofliving

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 olive oil
• 0 balsamic vinegar
• 0 shallot
• 0 maple syrup
• 0 lemon juice
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0 kale
• 0 prepared dressing
• 0 apple
• 0 dried figs
• 0 pomegranate arils
• 0 pecans
• 0 goat cheese
• 0 goat cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, finely chopped shallot, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well to mix.
2. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if making ahead.
3. On the morning of serving, toss the kale with the prepared dressing.
4. Pile the apple slices, dried figs, pomegranate arils, and pecans on top of the dressed kale.
5. Cover the salad and pack the goat cheese separately.
6. Transport the salad to your destination.
7. Upon arrival, toss the goat cheese into the salad before serving.