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Fall Harvest Salad with Farm Fresh Eggs

October 12, 2022 by zimmysnook 2 Comments

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An oval platter with a fall salad consisting of boiled eggs, hasselback squash, apple slices and kale. Surrounded with sunflowers, dishes, glasses with apple cider and other salad toppings.

Fall Harvest Salad with Farm Fresh Eggs.

In honour of World Egg Day on October 14, we created this hearty and health-conscious salad with boiled eggs. Loaded with our favourite seasonal ingredients; beets, Honeynut squash, kale, brussels sprouts, Honey Crisp apples. Then layered with crispy prosciutto, cranberry goat cheese, maple syrup candied pecans & pumpkin seeds. Topped with farm fresh eggs, then drizzled with apple cider vinaigrette.

Ingredients laid out to make a salad with eggs and fall produce.

In our house, eggs are a staple. We love them for their versatility and ease of preparation. Full of essential nutrients, 6 grams of protein and just 70 calories, eggs produced in Canada use no hormones or steroids, making them an excellent choice to keep us active and healthy. 

Most of this recipe can be prepped and made ahead of time, leaving the assembly, and boiling of the eggs to just before serving.

This recipe was created in partnership with Egg Farmers of Ontario. However, all opinions in this post are my own.

Watch to see how this Fall Harvest Salad was made – here

Tips and Suggestions:

  • Squash, beets, dressing, pecans & pumpkin seeds can all be made a day or two ahead. After cooking, let everything cool, then store the squash, beets, and dressing in individual airtight containers in the fridge. Store the pecans & pumpkin seeds in an airtight container, at room temperature.
  • When slicing the squash to create “Hasselbacking”, use two wooden spoons to keep the squash from rolling and prevent the knife from cutting all the way through.
  • Like a little spice? Add a teaspoon of cayenne to the pecan-pumpkin seed mixture while baking.
Tip: When slicing the squash to create “Hasselbacking”, use two wooden spoons to keep the squash from rolling and prevent the knife from cutting all the way through.
A sheet pan lined with parchment paper with prosciutto, nuts and seeds laid out to be roasted.

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If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

Cheers! James and Elaine

An oval platter with a fall salad consisting of boiled eggs, hasselback squash, apple slices and kale. Surrounded with sunflowers, dishes, glasses with apple cider and other salad toppings.

Fall Harvest Salad with Farm Fresh Eggs

In honour of World Egg Day on October 14, we created this hearty and health-conscious salad with boiled eggs. Loaded with our favourite seasonal ingredients; beets, Honeynut squash, kale, brussels sprouts, Honey Crisp apples. Then layered with crispy prosciutto, cranberry goat cheese, maple syrup candied pecans & pumpkin seeds. Topped with farm fresh eggs, then drizzled with apple cider vinaigrette.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Brunch, Entree, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine North American
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 Honeynut Squash peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, plus more for drizzling
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 2 fresh beets trimmed of stems, washed, and dried (or pre-cooked store bought)
  • 6 eggs at room temperature
  • 6 cups shredded Kale
  • 2 cups shredded Brussels Sprouts approx. 8-12 depending on the size
  • ¼ cup raw pecans (or store-bought candied pecans)
  • 2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Sprinkle of Maldon salt
  • 6 slices Prosciutto
  • 1 Honey Crisp Apple cored, thinly sliced, and brushed with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ½ ounces crumbled cranberry goat cheese substitute plain goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F
  • Place squash halves onto a parchment lined baking sheet, rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the squash just begins to soften.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and transfer to a cutting board, cut sides down. Position two wooden spoons on both sides of a squash half. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4-inch slices crosswise through the squash stopping at the wooden spoons (to ensure you do not cut all the way through). Repeat for the second half.
  • Return the squash to the baking sheet, brush with an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bake for about 30-40 minutes more until the squash is tender.
  • If using store bought pre-cooked beets, skip these next steps.
  • Place a sheet of foil on a small baking sheet, then place the beets on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap the beets in the foil and place the foil seam side up on the baking sheet.
  • Roast the beets in the oven for about 1 hour until you can easily insert a sharp knife into the bulb of the beets (depending on the size of the beets this may take 15-20 minutes longer). Remove from oven and unwrap the foil pouch.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, remove skin by rubbing with a paper towel. Then cut into desired pieces (circles or cubes).
  • While the squash & beets cook, place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Once cooked remove the eggs to a bowl filled with cold water and set aside until ready to peel.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the middle position.
  • For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the shredded kale and brussels sprouts to a large bowl, the pour over ¼ cup of the dressing and mix to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • If using store bought candied pecans, skip these next steps. (Pumpkin seeds can be sprinkled on the salad raw.)
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, then toss together the pecans, pumpkin seeds, and maple syrup. Using half of the baking sheet, spread in a single layer so the nuts have space between them. Lay the prosciutto flat on the other half of the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, until the nuts are toasted, and the prosciutto is crisp (keep an eye on them so they do not burn). Sprinkle the nuts with Maldon salt.
  • While the nuts cool, spread the kale & brussels sprouts over a large platter, then layer the squash, half the goat cheese, apple, prosciutto, and beets on top. Peel, then slice the eggs in half and place the eggs in the centre of the platter. Top the salad with the toasted nuts, and the rest of the crumbled cranberry goat cheese. Then drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Tips and Suggestions:
  • Squash, beets, dressing, pecans & pumpkin seeds can all be made a day or two ahead. After cooking, let everything cool, then store the squash, beets, and dressing in individual airtight containers in the fridge. Store the pecans & pumpkin seeds in an airtight container, at room temperature.
  • When slicing the squash to create “Hasselbacking”, use two wooden spoons to keep the squash from rolling and prevent the knife from cutting all the way through.
  • Like a little spice? Add a teaspoon of cayenne to the pecan-pumpkin seed mixture while baking.
Keyword apple cider vinaigrette, Cobb Salad, Egg Farmers of Ontario, egg recipes, eggs, Fall salad, Hearty fall salad, Soft boiled eggs, World Egg Day
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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Mains, Salads, Sides & Dips Tagged With: Autumn salad, egg recipe, fall salad, Fall salad recipe, Salad with eggs, world egg day

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  1. Dina and Bruce

    October 24, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing! We can not wait to try this!!

    Reply
    • zimmysnook

      October 26, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Hi Dina and Bruce!
      Thanks so much! We hope you love it as much as we do!
      Have a great day!
      Elaine & James

      Reply

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