Making A Country Style Autumn Vegetable Salad 🌽🍠🌻

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a milder flavor and is widely available.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can be less expensive.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin strips.

Cut the butternut squash into cubes and roast in the oven at 400°F for 25 minutes until tender.

Cube the beets and steam them for about 15 minutes until soft.

Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, discarding the core.

Slice the red onion thinly.

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, carrots, beets, roasted butternut squash, apples, walnuts, and red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

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