salad greens – I use fresh baby spinach but you can use spring mix, arugula salad, kale, or any of your favorite leafy greens. Even Brussels sprouts would make a good base for this salad.
sweet potato – sweet potato gives this salad the flavors of fall. Some other great options are butternut squash, roasted carrots, or pumpkin.
Apples – apples just scream autumn right?! I used Granny Smith apples to balance out the sweetness. The crisp tart flavor brings just the right amount of acid. Any variety of apples would be good here. Try gala, honey crisps, or Fuji.
goat cheese – The creaminess of goat cheese adds texture and richness to this salad. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, gorgonzola or feta cheese goes well with these flavors too.
Proteins – This salad is filling as is, but you can make it even more of a meal by adding a protein. I topped my salad with grilled shrimp.
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