This Autumn Harvest Bowl is fresh, hearty, and filled with healthy ingredients. The base is made with arugula and it’s topped with chicken breast, roasted butternut squash, diced juicy pears, havarti cheese, and honey roasted pecans! This harvest bowl is absolutely delicious and packed with tons of amazing Autumn flavor! 

Makes 1 large harvest bowl

I’m a huge fan of fresh protein bowls..there is a local restaurant called Crisp & Green, which is similar to Sweetgreen, a healthy casual food chain with locations across the USA that makes amazing protein bowls and this recipe was inspired from one of theirs.

This Autumn Harvest Bowl is loaded with fresh, autumn ingredients! Build this hearty autumn harvest bowl using arugula, roasted chicken, roasted butternut squash, pear or apples, creamy havarti cheese, and honey roasted pecans then finish it off with a light balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for fall dinner or a weekday lunch!

This Autumn Harvest Bowl is super versatile, regardless if you follow a vegan or plant-based diet, this recipe can be adapted to your diet preference. Just simply omit the chicken and add in your favorite grain…this is a must-try recipe or anyone who wants a tasty and healthy meal that’s easy to make at home. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

What ingredients do I need to make this Autumn Harvest Bowl?

• Arugula– you can use a combination of lettuce such as; arugula, spring mix, kale, or romaine.
• Cooked skinless, boneless chicken– shredded or cubed. I like to use skinless rotisserie chicken.  
• Butternut squash-cubed and roasted* click HERE for my roasted butternut squash recipe.
• Pear or apple-diced. I love the flavor of the juicy pears in this harvest bowl but apples will work just as well. 
• Havarti cheese-shredded. I highly recommend using Havarti cheese in this recipe. The creaminess of the havarti cheese really compliments all the flavors in this bowl and is worth the points! I like to buy it in a block and shred it myself. If you choose, you can switch it up and use goat cheese, feta, blue cheese instead.
• Honey roasted pecans-chopped.  I like to use Orchard Valley Harvest honey roasted pecan pieces. I get these at my local Walmart store.
• Balsamic vinaigrette– I like to use Ken’s steakhouse light balsamic vinaigrette. You can find this at most grocery stores near the salad dressings.

What other ingredients could I add to this Autumn Harvest Bowl?

Feel free to omit or add more delicious ingredients such as:

• Quinoa-cooked.
• Sweet potatoes- roasted.
• Brown rice-cooked.
• Chickpeas -drained and rinsed.
• Goat cheese
• Wild rice-cooked
• Brussel sprouts- halved or shredded and roasted.

How do I make this Autumn Harvest Bowl?

In a large bowl add arugula, then top it with the cooked chicken, roasted butternut squash, diced pear or apple, cheese, and chopped pecans.

Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and enjoy!

If you’re prepping this harvest bowl ahead of time, you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator, but in separate containers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups arugula-you can use a combination of lettuce such as; arugula, spring mix, kale, or romaine.
• ½ cup or roughly 4 oz. cooked skinless, boneless chicken, shredded or cubed. 
• ½ cup butternut squash, cubed and roasted* click HERE for my roasted butternut squash recipe.
• ½ medium pear or apple, diced. 
• 2 Tbsp havarti cheese, shredded. 
• 2 Tbsp honey roasted pecans, chopped. I like to use Orchard Valley Harvest honey roasted pecan pieces. I get them at my local Walmart store.
• 2 Tbsp light balsamic vinaigrette- I like to use Ken’s steakhouse light balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:

1. In a large bowl add arugula, then top it with the cooked chicken, roasted butternut squash, diced pear or apple, cheese, and chopped honey roasted pecans.
2. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and enjoy!
3. If you’re meal prepping this harvest bowl ahead of time, you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator, but in separate containers.

Makes 1 harvest bowl

8 WW Points® per bowl

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