Here are some of the best Fall salad recipes. Whether you’re looking for greens, grains or your favorite Fall vegetables, this list has something for everyone!
Hi friends!
We’re heading into a Fall and while some people view salads as more of a summer meal, I’m of the belief that salads are perfect for year round consumption. You can easily tailor them to the season by adding your favorite seasonal produce, making them lighter in the summer and heartier in the cooler months.
Today I’ve rounded up more than 25 amazing and delicious salad ideas for you to try! If you need more salad topping inspiration beyond this post, be sure to check out my Ultimate List of Healthy Salad Topping Ideas and also check out my post to learn How To Make A Healthy Salad.
Best Vegetables for Fall Salad Recipes
If you’re wondering what some of the best Fall veggies for salad are, try some of these seasonal options:
- Brussels sprouts
- Beets -roast your own or buy them pre-cooked
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Squash – learn about all 16 varieties
- Pumpkin
- Sweet Potato
Best Fruits for Fall Salad Recipes
There are also some seasonal fruits that make great additions to your Fall salads like:
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- Cranberries – sweetened dried cranberries are a great option!
- Persimmons
- Figs
- Oranges
- Kiwi
With those in mind, let’s get to ideas for the best Fall salad recipes!
Fall Pasta Salad Recipes
If you’re tired of traditional green salads, adding pasta is a fun way to change things up. Grab your favorite veggies and chop or roast them, toss them with your favorite pasta and add greens if you want to!
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
This Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is a simple, healthy vegetarian recipe. Serve it as an easy dinner side dish and pack the leftovers for lunch!
Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad
This salad starts with a base of pasta and spinach, then adds lots of crunch thanks to apples, celery and pecans. Cranberries and oranges add a burst of sweetness and a simple poppyseed vinaigrette tops everything off.
Fall Pasta Salad
The perfect combination of roasted sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds and cranberries and mixed with your favorite noodles and topped with a simple maple vinaigrette.
Fall Pasta Salad with Squash & Corn
This large salad serves 8! Sweet corn, roasted squash and kale are tossed in a creamy vegan dressing and it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge!
Fall Rotini with Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts
You’ll love this vegetarian pasta salad and its delightful mix of roasted squash and Brussels sprouts tossed in a simple shallot sauce.
Fall Kale Salad Recipes
Kale is perfect for make ahead salads because it holds up well in the fridge. Toss it with your favorite dressing and the kale leaves with soften, not wilt and provide a great base for all of your favorite Fall fruits and vegetables.
Harvest Kale Caesar Salad
A fun change from a traditional Caeser salad, this one starts with a base of kale and adds apples, roasted cashews, hemp hearts and dried cranberries for a sweet nutritional boost.
Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Kale, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, pecans and cranberries topped with a maple tahini dressing that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep!
Nutty Harvest Honeycrisp Kale Salad
Ribbons of kale plus Honeycrisp apples and white cheddar mixed with crunchy goodness like sweet and spicy pecans and pepita clusters, all topped off with a cinnamon shallot vinaigrette.
The Ultimate Fall Salad
This salad starts with a base of lacinato kale, Brussels sprouts and red cabbage and combines them with favorites like pomegranate, apples and pecans!
Crunchy Kale Salad with Couscous
This Crunchy Kale Salad with Couscous is perfect for food prep. Throw it together on Sunday and top with your favorite protein for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner during the week.
Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Sweet potatoes and chickpeas are tossed together and roasted, then mixed with kale, avocado and a creamy honey mustard dressing!
Best Fall Salad Recipe Ideas {Vegetarian}
Who needs meat when you can pack your salads with all sorts of plant-based goodness? Fall produce is hearty and rich in nutrients, making it the perfect addition to salads and you can always add your favorite beans or lentils for an added boost of protein.
Fall Harvest Salad
This salad is packed with roasted squash, fresh apples, toasted pumpkin seeds and feta cheese. Paired with an apple cider vinaigrette, it’s perfect for Fall.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Who needs lettuce when you have shredded Brussels sprouts for your salad base? Pair them with apples, hazelnuts and creamy goat cheese for a delicious side salad.
Autumn Glow Cauliflower Salad
This hearty salad with made with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato, plus your favorite grain and and lemony salad dressing.
Fall Green Salad Recipes
If you’re a year-round leafy green lover, there are plenty of ways to put a Fall spin on your salads to make them fit the season!
Roasted Squash Fall Salad
This Roasted Squash Fall Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with vegetables and protein, it’s full of flavor and easy to customize. A great way to enjoy seasonal produce!
Apple and Pear Fall Salad
This apple and pear Fall salad is made with fresh greens, your favorite Fall fruits, bacon, feta and a cider dressing.
Delicata Squash Salad
This salad makes the perfect side dish for Fall or winter. Caramelized squash pairs perfectly with pomegranates and a tangy vinaigrette.
Autumn Apple Salad
All of the Fall flavors collide in this autumn apple salad – pecans, cranberries, feta, apples and baby spinach topped with a maple dijon dressing.
Fall Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
The perfect blend of apples and pears, squash and pecans, red onions and Gorgonzola cheese over spring mix lettuce all topped off with a delicious pomegranate dressing.
Healthy Fall Salad Recipes {with Farro}
Farro is one of my favorite grains and it’s the perfect addition to Fall salads. It pairs well with hearty vegetables like squash and carrots and is a great way to add some extra protein and fiber.
Fall Farro Salad with Carrots
This warm farro salad also features sauteed carrots, white beans, cranberries and fresh herbs! Perfect for a vegan main dish or a hearty side.
Fall Farro Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette
A warm farro salad packed with roasted Brussels sprouts, apples, squash, nuts and more and all topped off with a hot honey dressing.
Wholesome Fall Grain Salad with Harissa Dressing
A protein-packed salad made with shredded chicken, lentils, squash, arugula, grains and more! The harissa dressing adds a fun twist!
Nourishing Fall Farro Salad with Squash
A simple blend of squash, farro, pomegranates and goat cheese that’s perfect for Fall.
Best Fall Salad Recipes with Quinoa
Quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse and makes a great addition to salads! Tastes good warm or cold and can make the base of a hearty salad on its own or be mixed with your favorite greens.
Autumn Quinoa Salad
A simple blend of squash, pumpkin seeds, arugula, fresh herbs and quinoa make for a nutrient-dense salad with a maple mustard dressing.
Fall Quinoa Salad
This roasted vegetable quinoa bowl is great for meal prep and features Brussels sprouts, quinoa, baby spinach and chickpeas.
Harvest Quinoa Salad
Quinoa plus squash, cranberries, apples, pepitas and toasted almonds make this salad crunchy and sweet!
Wild Rice Salad
If you’re tired of quinoa, try using wild rice as a base instead! Chewy wild rice paired with crunchy veggies is a great combo!
Fall Salad Dressing Recipes
All the best salads need a delicious dressing. Try one of these Fall-inspired dressing to add a new or different flavor to your next salad!
Apple Maple Vinaigrette
A simple mix of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic and shallots makes the perfect addition to a chopped salad!
Favorite Fall Salad Dressing
This easy dressing takes your salads to the next level with this dressing – a delicious combination of cinnamon, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar.
Pomegranate Ginger Vinaigrette
This unique flavor combination will quickly become your new favorite! Pairs well with hearty salads featuring squash and other Fall vegetables.
Fall Salad Dressings
Three fun new salad dressings to try! Carrot miso dressing, maple mustard vinaigrette and a festive cider vinaigrette. Which will you try first?!
That’s it for today. If you have a favorite Fall salad, leave it in the comments!
Best Fall Salad Recipes
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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