Made with fresh kale, fennel, roasted squash, crisp apple, and creamy goat cheese, this autumnal salad is the ideal dish for the fall season. Not only is it remarkably simple to prepare, but it also maintains its quality in the fridge for several days once assembled. In fact, the robust ingredients in this salad can withstand the dressing, and it only gets more flavorful with time.
A crucial element of any exceptional salad is a truly outstanding dressing. While anyone can combine an array of fresh vegetables and fruits, the right dressing can elevate an ordinary salad to greatness. I used to rely on store-bought dressings for convenience, ease of use, and generally satisfying taste. You can find a wide array of dressings in any grocery store, making it relatively easy to find one you like.
However, when I began paying closer attention to my food choices, dressings and sauces were one of the first areas I scrutinized. It wasn’t until I started reading labels and monitoring the sugar content in my salad dressings and condiments that I realized how much added sugar I consumed daily. For instance, a couple of scoops of peanut butter in the morning, some store-bought dressing at lunch, a pre-made marinade for dinner, and the grams of added sugar accumulated significantly. Thankfully, crafting a delicious homemade salad dressing is quite straightforward; you just need a bit of know-how.
