Description
A vibrant Harvest Caesar Salad featuring crisp romaine, roasted squash or sweet potatoes, cranberries, toasted seeds, and shaved parmesan tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup roasted butternut squash or sweet potato cubes
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts
½ cup parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
1 cup croutons
¼ cup creamy Caesar dressing
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or chickpeas
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed squash or sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes.
2. Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
3. Add roasted squash, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and croutons to the bowl.
4. Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Sprinkle shaved parmesan over the salad. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
6. Optionally add grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or chickpeas for extra protein.
7. Serve immediately, either plated individually or family-style.
Notes
Roast vegetables in advance to save prep time.
Add seasonal fruits like pears or apples for extra sweetness.
Use a light Caesar or yogurt-based dressing for a healthier option.
Make it vegan with plant-based cheese and dressing.
Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roast and Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg