By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026

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Roasted Autumn Harvest Salad

Serves 6

86 cal · 40 min

Roasted Autumn Harvest Salad

Recipe GLPR8c60d9914fb725

4.5(1)
Salad
40 min
86 cal
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring tender roasted vegetables and peppery arugula tossed with a tangy shallot vinaigrette. This wholesome dish celebrates seasonal autumn produce and makes a perfect light meal or side dish.

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Ingredients

6 cups fresh arugula, trimmed and washed well

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 medium shallot, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon maple syrup

Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallot, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup until well combined.

  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the vinaigrette until smooth and cohesive.

  3. Season the shallot vinaigrette with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the balance of acidity and sweetness as desired.

  4. Place the fresh washed and trimmed arugula in a large salad bowl.

  5. Drizzle the shallot vinaigrette over the arugula and toss gently until all leaves are evenly coated.

  6. Divide the dressed salad evenly among six serving plates and serve immediately while the arugula is crisp and fresh.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Every ingredient is a standard stock item at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart, with no special trips needed. At roughly $1–1.50 per serving for arugula, oil, vinegar, and aromatics, this is genuinely cheap, and the maple syrup and mustard are pantry staples that spread across many meals. The 40-minute stated time is honest—roasting root vegetables (assuming that's the harvest component, though notably absent from your ingredient list) would take 30 minutes alone, plus prep and dressing time. This dish reheats poorly because arugula wilts and loses texture, making it a same-night proposition, which limits weeknight flexibility when schedules slip.

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