Fall Cobb Salad
Savor the season with this vibrant Fall Cobb Salad, bursting with flavors of roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, and sweet apples. Topped with creamy blue cheese and drizzled with a tangy honey mustard dressing, this salad is a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, it’s an easy way to bring autumn to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons honey mustard dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop.
- Whisk together honey mustard dressing ingredients in a bowl until combined.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens followed by roasted squash, bacon bits, chopped apple, sliced eggs, and blue cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg