Next Post
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies & Cream Salted Caramel Popcorn Bars
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
I have FALLen so hard for fall.
And we are only a day and like six hours in. I am telling you, I am jumping in with both feet, get ready.
So this is the balance salad. You see, I figured that after those apple pecan pie cronuts on Friday I should maybe throw in a little green and skip the cheese. Oh wait, there’s still cheese in this, but I just couldn’t help myself. Life is boring without cheese.
Oh and I feel I should mention that it is snowing right now. Only only the mountain tops, but geez guys it’s still snow. This means it is cold and rainy and the ultimate cozy weather.
Now do you see how I can jump into fall so easily?
It’s just not my fault. I have no control over the crazy mountain weather, but I have to say it happens every year. And well I sometimes complain about it, I secretly love it. There is just nothing better than cozy weather.
Since I cannot just fill your minds (and stomachs) with pure cheese, pasta, pumpkin, cookies, cake, brownies and butter all the time I decided to go with salad.
Ok and the boys were gone for three nights last week. This meant it was the perfect opportunity to actually not have to cook two meals and just cook one green, non meat meal. It was an awesome three days.
So where did the boys go? Those punks got to go on a little mini vacay, mid school week, and fly off to LA for a quick Burton (yeah that’s my brother Red in the red Hoodie and the last of the 3 boarders hiking up the hill) photo shoot. They lived it up like rock stars in some Hollywood hills home, came home and had to face a reality check – sorry boys, that life doesn’t exist here.
No maids (yeah they really had maids), no five-star restaurant burgers for lunch, no swimming in infinity pools at eleven o’clock on a Thursday, and today – yep, back to school (for the few hours they go).
Obviously, they are having a hard time adjusting.
Their lives are so rough, huh?
Yeah, right!
Anyway, when the boys are away apparently I make salad.
But whatever, I was happy. This salad has honestly all of my favorite foods. Butternut squash (all time favorite fall veggie), apples, crispy kale, pecans and even stinkin grilled cheese croutons.
Oh and it’s all warm and cozy. Personally, those are my favorite salads.
There is nothing remotely hard about putting this salad together, but it just takes some hands on time. Peel the squash, clean the seeds, roast the veggies, make the dressing, make the grilled cheese, roll over from how amazing that ooey goey brie looks, and then toss it all together.
Like I said, not too hard, just a little work.
But it is SO healthy and SO good.
And I mean brie grilled cheese croutons?
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Best addition to a salad. Ever.
I just made this tonight for dinner, and it was absolutely amazing! I omitted the croutons and added sautéed andouille sausage (Browned until crispy-brown), then topped it off with crumbled goat cheese. It was 5 star restaurant quality!
I know I’m late to the game on this salad, but WOW. Are brie and grilled cheese croutons even legal? Brilliant.
I had this for dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Super filling and nutritious and delicious. 😀 Thanks, Tieghan.
YAY!! Thanks so much for making this, April! I am thrilled you loved it! 🙂
Happy New Year!
Looks delicious! I secretly crave rainy cozy days, fall is my favorite! I especially like the apple cider dressing, I think the kids are going to love it.
Thanks Sherri! I hope everyone loves this!
What a beautiful fall salad Tieghan! I love the roasted winter squash – I’ve been getting lots of winter squash in my CSA Box and am looking forward to roasting it for salads.
Thank you so much, Jeanette!
I saw this salad when you posted it to instagram and twitter and just had to come back and say how totally delicious it looks. I love everything about it. Totally my kinda salad and totally gonna make it!
Awe, thank you so much! Hope you love this, Grace! Let me know!
Love the brie grilled croutons in this lovely fall salad, T! A stunning combination of colors and flavors. Love the roasted butternut squash and apple cider dressing, too. NOM! Thanks for sharing, girl. Pinning everywhere! xo
Thanks Stacey!! You are so kind to share!!
gorgeous…delicious…and such a colorful feast…loved every bit of this salad 🙂
Thank you so much for making this! I am so happy you loved it!! YAY! 🙂
What a cool trip for your brothers! This salad is beyond amazing and the croutons……love the croutons!!
Thanks Julie!! The croutons are the best!
You know, I’ve been falling for fall for over a month! I always pretend it’s fall when the kids head back to school. 😉
This looks divine!
Thank you so much!! Oh and I have been in fall mode for the last month too! 🙂
Grilled cheese croutons? Best.idea.ever.
This salad looks wonderful! And love, love the photos. So warm and cozy.
Thank you so much, Laura!! It’s funny because i really hated these photos, but then again, I never like my photos!
Great flavor combinations and I’m dying over the grilled cheese croutons!!
Thanks so much, Gaby!! The croutons are my favorite!
I jumped into fall Labor Day weekend. A little early but I COULD NOT WAIT. And now that it’s in full swing I don’t even know what to do with myself. I do know one thing though, I should definitely eat this salad. And 543,291 of those croutons.
Haha! I was right there with you! Thanks Des!
So lovely, and I love the brie croutons. OMG…. Gorgeous!
Thanks you, Maria!
Those croutons look amazing! What a great idea, I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks so much, Alex!