Harvest Apple Avocado Salad Bowl with Goat Cheese and Pecans | Easy Healthy Recipe

This Harvest Apple Avocado Salad Bowl combines crisp red apples, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and fresh greens with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. An easy, healthy, and colorful bowl recipe perfect for lunch or a light meal.

Fresh, refreshing, and full of natural flavor, this Harvest Apple Avocado Salad Bowl is proof that simple ingredients can create an unforgettable meal. The secret to making this salad shine is using the freshest ingredients possible. Crisp apples, creamy avocados, ripe tomatoes, vibrant greens, and quality goat cheese come together to create the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whenever possible, visit your local farmers market to find seasonal produce — the difference in taste, freshness, and quality is truly noticeable. This easy salad bowl is perfect for a healthy lunch, a light dinner, or a beautiful side dish that everyone will enjoy.

Harvest Apple, Avocado & Goat Cheese Salad

Recipe by carlotaswtbasil@gmail.com

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

420

kcal

Fresh, colorful, and full of flavor bowl! This beautiful salad combines crisp green lettuce, sweet red apple, creamy avocado, Roma tomatoes, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all finished with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh green lettuce, chopped (romaine, butter lettuce, or mixed greens)

• 1 large red apple, diced into small cubes

• 1 ripe avocado, diced into cubes

• 1 Roma tomato, diced

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled

• ½ cup pecans, lightly toasted and chopped

• ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing (adjust to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper, optional

• Pinch of sea salt, optional

Directions

• Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
• Dice the red apple, avocado, and Roma tomato into small cubes. Add them gently over the lettuce.
• Sprinkle the dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pecans evenly throughout the salad.
• Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
• Mix the salad carefully so the avocado stays intact and the goat cheese remains creamy throughout.
• Serve immediately as a refreshing lunch, a healthy side dish, or an elegant starter. For the best flavor, chill the salad ingredients before assembling.

Notes

• You can add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein