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Fall Harvest Salad

Published: Sep 7, 2022 · Modified: Sep 12, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 33 Comments

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Fall Harvest Salad celebrates some of the BEST flavors of autumn! Buttery bib lettuce, caramelized butternut squash and bright, crispy persimmons - all topped with a creamy homemade salad dressing! The perfect light lunch on a lazy fall day!

Fall Harvest Salad on white plate with salad dressing on the side
Filled with crunch and creaminess this salad celebrates the flavors of fall!

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Fall Harvest Salad Recipe

Since we're almost officially in fall I thought it was time to breakout some of those great fall flavors like roasted butternut squash and creamy salad dressings, wouldn't you agree?

✔️ This beautiful salad is very simple and uses great fall harvest fruits and vegetables!

✔️ Crispy butter lettuce, roasted butternut squash, Fuyu persimmons, red onions, and a handful of micro-greens - that's it!

✔️It's topped with a creamy homemade salad dressing.

But truly the star of the salad is the persimmons! What? You've never tried them?

Orange persimmons on a metal countertop.
Fuyu persimmons are round and almost look like tomatoes.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.  

  • Roasted Butternut Squash - roasting the squash brings out the natural sweetness and all the caramelized deliciousness!
  • Butter Lettuce - sweet and succulent, the texture of butter lettuce is almost creamy!
  • Fuyu Persimmons - super sweet, crisp and crunchy - so much better than croutons!!
  • Red Onion - brings a fresh tang to the salad.
  • Micro-Greens - for the perfect peppery bite!

For the salad dressing ingredients:

  • Roasted Butternut Squash - roasted squash adds flavor and creaminess to the base of this salad dressing.
  • Yogurt - adds creaminess and tang!
  • Honey - to sweeten the salad dressing naturally.
  • White Wine Vinegar - tangy and acid
  • Olive Oil - for flavor and richness - choose extra virgin!
  • Salt and Pepper - to perfectly season
  • Water - just enough to thin the dressing for easy drizzling.

Instructions

This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees - roast the butternut squash, allow to cool.
  2. Tear the lettuce, top with micro greens.
  3. Thinly slice the onions and persimmons.
  4. Top the greens with onions, persimmons and squash.
  5. Add the ingredients for the salad dressing to the blender. Pulse until creamy and combined.
  6. Top the salad and enjoy!
Fall Harvest Salad on white plate with homemade dressing.
Delicious Fall Harvest Salad

FAQ's

What does a persimmon taste like?

Persimmons have a rich flavor similar to apricot or peach but aren't juicy in the least. Fuyu's taste very sweet and have a crunchy texture.

How do you eat a Fuyu persimmon?

No need to peel them, you can eat the skin. Slice them into thin strips for snacking or dice them if you're adding to a salad, they make a great addition!

Fall Harvest salad with persimmons and roast squash on white plate with fork.
Autumn Harvest Salad

Things to know

I'm such a fan of persimmons! You know this right? A recipe I want you to be sure and try is the BEST Persimmon Cookie Recipe - these are the most delightful cookies - so delicious!

Rather than Hachiya persimmons, this recipe uses Fuyu (pictured above). They are shaped like a tomato. The texture of persimmon is similar to that of a pear or apple, however, the skin will be a little thicker.

Be sure you get Fuyu permissions not the *baking variety (Hachiya). Baking persimmons are bitter and must be cooked prior to consuming.

Variations

If you aren't able to find persimmons, you can certainly substitute a crunchy pear, a sweet peach or fresh apples like pink lady or honeycrisp apples (with a little lemon juice to keep them from turning color).

Harvest Salad Recipe

Fall Harvest Salad on white plate with homemade dressing.
Split the salad between two plates and top with salad dressing.

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Fall harvest salad dressed with creamy salad dressing.
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Fall Harvest Salad

An easy salad perfect for fall and topped with a creamy homemade salad dressing.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce or spring mix greens
  • 1 Fuyu persimmons - can substitute a peach, an apple or a pear if unavailable
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup micro-greens

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Peel the butternut squash, slice and cut into small cubes - sprinkle with olive oil, salt & pepper and place on a cookie sheet - roast in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, turning once.
  • When roasted, remove from the ovenand allow to cool.
  • Tear lettuce and place in a large salad bowl, top with the micro-greens.
  • Slice persimmons and sprinkle over the top of the salad, add the red onions and add roasted butternut squash.
  • Top with Salad Dressing and serve!

Notes

Roasting the squash the day before will make putting this meal together quick and easy!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 1669mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 43955IU | Vitamin C: 90.4mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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Persimmons
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Creamy Butternut Squash Salad Dressing

Creamy and guilt free salad dressing.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $5
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup cooked butternut squash
  • ⅓ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoona white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons water

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Instructions

  • Place the butternut squash, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend well until it is completely combined.
  • While the blender is running, drizzle in the olive oil. Turn off the blender & scrape down the sides well and check the consistency of the salad dressing.
  • Add in the water, one tablespoon at a time until it is the creamy and pour-able.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2521IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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First Published: October 19, 2015... Last Updated: September 5, 2019

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  1. Lois

    December 19, 2017 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a delicious salad. Will be giving it a try. It especially hits the spot this time of year with so much big meals and this is so light and wonderful

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 20, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      Love those delicious fall flavors - thank you Lois!

      Reply
  2. Lindsay De La Cerda

    July 01, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    I know this says "fall harvest salad" but it worked great for tonight! So far all of the dressings you make along with your salads are winners! Love!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 02, 2016 at 6:58 am

      That's great, I'm so glad you enjoyed it Lindsay!! I appreciate you taking the time to drop me a note!!1

      Reply
  3. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life

    November 04, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    What a lovely salad! I love finding new ways to use butternut squash as my family loves it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 10, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  4. christine

    October 26, 2015 at 5:24 am

    So funny, yesterday while shopping I noticed a big bin of persimmons on sale and I thought to myself "I wish I knew what to do w/ those". I've never used, nor even tasted. Maybe I'll head back now that I see how I can use it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 26, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      I hope you do & let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  5. Healing Tomato

    October 25, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    I am such a fan of Persimmons. They are the perfect level of sweetness to use in salads or in desserts. This looks so amazing, Debra.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 26, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Me too - I need to make some cookies next!

      Reply
  6. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily

    October 20, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I've not ever had a persimmon!! I've eyed them several times at the grocery store wondering what to do with them. Thanks for sharing, this looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks Gwen - always love a new idea, I hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  7. linda spiker

    October 20, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love persimmons! What a beautiful fall salad!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  8. The Food Hunter

    October 20, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I love persimmons and don't eat nearly enough of them.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      I don't either - they make the best jam too, I definitely need to make persimmon jam, yum!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Stewart

    October 20, 2015 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    This salad is light but comforting! Perfect for Fall! I always think that salads can't be for cooler weather because they are so light and crisp but with these flavors I love it! I haven't tried persimmons yet so this will be a new treat for me!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Wonderful Jennifer - I hope you really like them, we certainly do!

      Reply
  10. Manila Spoon (Abby)

    October 20, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I love this fall inspired salad - anything with butternut squash is delicious in my book!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Right with you there, me too!!!

      Reply
  11. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

    October 20, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Persimmons are a neat ingredient and work perfectly in salads! I am digging this entire recipe and cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Great enjoy Kacey!

      Reply
  12. Marye

    October 20, 2015 at 4:28 am

    This salad looks do good! I love that you put persimmons in there!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Marye, I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  13. Kristina

    October 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    this sounds amazing, I love everything about it! off to pick up a persimmon tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Great - let me know what you think Kristina!

      Reply
  14. Dan Clark

    October 19, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    What a nice blend of Autumn Flavors those Persimmons were very tasty!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 19, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Some might say you are a teensy bit biased? (blushing!) But I have to say I think so too - thank you sweetie! <3

      Reply

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