Valentina Ablaev
A winter harvest bowl is the perfect mix of roasted butternut squash, fresh kale, crunchy walnuts, and crisp apple slices. A homemade balsamic dressing ties all the flavors together, making for a healthy, tasty meal. This simple bowl recipe has all the nutrients without sacrificing taste.
After a season of holidays and endless comfort foods, we all start to crave a healthy meal! This harvest bowl is the perfect dish to get you on track with your goals without compromising any taste!
Bowls for Days
When it comes to a healthy meal that you can meal prep, you can’t go wrong with a bowl! Whether you make a homemade chipotle, a mexican shrimp bowl, or this winter harvest bowl, you can never go wrong with a bowl for dinner!
Why Make a Harvest Bowl?
- Loaded with nutrients. This bowl is packed with protein, from the chicken to the quinoa; kale provides fiber, and butternut squash is rich with antioxidants and vitamins. You simply can’t beat that in just one meal!
- Customizable. The best part about bowls is that you can load them up with a variety of vegetables and toppings.
- Perfect for meal prep. This harvest bowl is excellent for a quick lunch throughout the week, saving you time and money!
Ingredients for Winter Harvest Bowl
- Quinoa – Homemade quinoa adds a great source of healthy carbs and protein to this bowl! You can also use a wild rice blend or brown rice for a boost of fiber!
- Butternut squash – Just like in our butternut squash salad, roasted squash adds a great flavor to this bowl. You can also use sweet potatoes or even pumpkin!
- Kale – Every bowl needs some greens, and kale offers a great source of vitamins and tastes great!
- Walnuts – Crispy walnuts add a great crunch to this salad. Bonus points if you add homemade candied walnuts – they are seriously incredible!
- Feta – Crumbled feta is a must in this salad, adding great flavor and protein! You can also swap out the feta for goat cheese!
- Chicken breast – Pan-seared chicken breast is our go-to protein for all salads and bowls!
- Apples – Sliced apples add incredible crunch and flavor to this salad; don’t skip them!
- Dressing – A homemade dressing made with olive oil, garlic, honey, lemon, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar. It’s so delicious and incredibly simple!
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Winter Harvest Bowls
- Cook quinoa. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Bake squash. Add cubed butternut squash to a baking sheet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast at 400° until tender and set to cool.
- Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Build the bowl. Add the quinoa, butternut squash, kale, walnuts, apples, feta, and chicken to a large salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing and toss to combine.
Expert Tips:
- Meal prep. Prep these bowls in airtight containers and enjoy them as a quick, healthy lunch for the days ahead!
- Presentation. When serving this bowl, presentation is everything! This bowl is stunning enough to be both a centerpiece and a meal!
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store leftover bowls in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. You can also store the components separately rather than assembled.
- Reheat. This bowl can be enjoyed cold! It tastes incredible and is so easy!
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this bowl as it doesn’t hold up well.
More Healthy Recipes
If you enjoyed this harvest salad bowl recipe, be sure to try our other healthy recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Harvest Bowl Recipe
A homemade winter harvest bowl is the exact recipe you will crave after the holidays. Loaded with healthy ingredients, this bowl has an unbeatable flavor. In just one bite, you get a medley of greens, butternut squash, crisp apples, all in the best homemade balsamic dressing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 cups kale finely cut, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup feta
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 apple sliced into strings
dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a baking sheet, add the butternut squash and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Add the quinoa, butternut squash, kale, walnuts, apples, feta, and chicken to a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
- Meal Prep. Assemble these bowls in airtight containers for an easy, nutritious lunch you can enjoy throughout the week.
- Presentation. This bowl is as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for serving as both a show-stopping centerpiece and a satisfying meal.
- Storage. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, store the ingredients separately instead of fully assembled.
Nutrition
644kcal Calories46g Carbs32g Protein38g Fat
Nutrition Facts
Harvest Bowl Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 880mg38%
Potassium 790mg23%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 8680IU174%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 202mg20%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
