Just pause to think of the rainbow of flavors in these bowls. Roasted squash, sweet dried cranberries, hearty grains, and tangy dressings. YUM!
These fall salad recipes are basically a love letter to the season. It is that perfect blend of comforting but also fresh-feeling that leaves you wanting to lick the bowl.
We have over 20 recipes to choose from, including a harvest salad that is absolutely a must-have. It is a total deliciousness bomb.
1. Autumn Glow Salad
Dear diary, I am in love with this salad.
It’s got no greens, which is actually kind of refreshing? Instead, it’s a bowl of pure glow-power with sweet potato, crispy apple, and roasted cauliflower.
Toss in some fresh parsley and freekeh grains, and hit it with a zippy lemon dressing and warming spices. It’s comforting, it’s vibrant, and it is just so happy.
2. Fall Harvest Breakfast Salad
Salad for breakfast?
Let’s just say yes. This recipe is totally irresistible. We’re talking cinnamon-roasted butternut squash, apple slices, and creamy avocado.
Throw in some red onion, walnuts, and hemp seeds for texture. And then, you top it with an egg. There really is no better way to start the day.
3. Sweet Potato Salad
Bright, tangy, and colorful? We are here for it.
This bowl is loaded with roasted sweet potato and creamy avocado. Add in some spinach and feta for that savory hit.
The salty pepitas add a nice crunch, and the nutty tahini dressing brings it all together. It’s a fun blend of flavors that just works.
4. Roasted Beet and Orange Salad
This salad knows exactly what it’s doing. Meaty beets and tart oranges are just meant to be together.
And those toasted pine nuts? They add that perfect little crunch.
It’s all tied together with a scrumptious honey-mustard lemon dressing. Serious fall vibes going on here.
5. Autumn Fruit Salad
If you like your salads on the sweet side, this is for you.
Think dessert-like. Apples, pears, and grapes get drizzled with a creamy cinnamon dressing. Chopped pecans add that extra protein and crunch.
It works perfectly as a fresh breakfast or a light dessert. Yum!
6. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Run to the market and grab a butternut squash. You’re going to want this spiced squash with juicy pomegranate seeds and tangy goat cheese in your life.
It gets finished with a cumin and date glaze for that spicy-sweet perfection.
It is amazing.
7. Fall Pasta Salad
Dairy-free but totally delicious!
This vegan salad is a filling mix of soft pasta and roasted vegetables. We’ve got sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, and carrots invited to the party.
Coat it all in a poppy seed dressing. Roast, toss, and enjoy!
8. Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
I love a salad with plenty of crunch.
And this one delivers with crisp apple chunks, nutty pecans, and bright pomegranate seeds. Served over spinach with a zesty lemon vinaigrette?
It’s the perfect holiday appetizer. You are going to love the colors and tastes.
9. Winter Beetroot & Carrot Salad
Winter might be gray, but your salad doesn’t have to be.
This colorful bowl is fragrant and so delicious. It pairs hearty root veggies with meaty chickpeas. And it all comes together in a vibrant sweet orange dressing.
Plus, since it uses seasonal veggies, it’s super affordable.
10. Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This salty, savory salad is a must for your Thanksgiving feast.
It’s the perfect side for anyone who needs convincing about Brussels sprouts. Shredded sprouts mix with crumbled bacon, Parmesan, and almonds.
Coat it with a shallot citrus dressing and you are winning. What is not to love?
11. Apple Wedge Salad
Fall apples are the best apples.
They are crisp, tart, and fresh. Thick wedges of apple get tossed with chopped walnuts, crispy bacon, and Gorgonzola.
Drizzle a sweet and creamy balsamic dressing over the top. It is fall-flavored perfection.
12. Autumn Chopped Salad
The best salads have all the textures.
This one is salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy. It’s a fun blend of salty bacon, sweet apple, tart cranberries, and creamy feta.
Pumpkin seeds give it that crunchy bite. Finish it off with a honey apple cider dressing and it is so good.
13. Fall Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is a filling bread salad, and it screams fall.
This dish gets a makeover with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and apple. Add dried cranberries, pepitas, and goat cheese.
And kale!
It is a huge bowl of goodness.
14. Thanksgiving Lentil Salad
If you have lentils in the pantry, you need this recipe.
Soft chunks of caramelized roasted butternut squash mix with red onion and hearty kale. Add toasted pecans and sweet golden raisins.
Teamed with a fragrant roasted garlic-sherry vinaigrette, it is a winner.
15. Celery Salad with Dates, Almonds and Parmesan
Crunchy celery salad is always a refreshing treat.
This recipe brings the sweet and savory with toffee-like dates and salty Parmesan. You can mix it up by swapping dates for cranberries or apricots.
So fresh!
16. Autumn Pear Salad
Need a Thanksgiving side?
This juicy pear salad is an elegant choice. It’s full of healthy spring greens, sweet pears, and crunchy candied walnuts.
Parmesan and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette round it out. So good.
17. Cranberry Pecan Cucumber Salad
Ready in just 10 minutes? Yes please.
This quick salad is an easy but elegant side. It’s made with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, cucumber, and red onion.
The dressing is a tangy-sweet blend of maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. It’s vegetarian and gluten-free, and totally delicious.
18. Roasted Beet Salad
Beets are best right now when they are earthy and sweet.
This hearty salad celebrates that vibrant root veggie. Chunks of tender roasted beets are mixed with pear, walnuts, and feta.
Layer it over leafy greens and micro-sprouts. Healthy has never tasted so good!
19. Toasted Farro Salad with Pear, Hazelnuts and Arugula
You can serve this warm as a main or chilled as a side.
Toasted farro teams up with tart pear and crunchy hazelnuts. And peppery arugula!
It tastes just as good as it looks.
20. Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad
Loaded with plant-based protein? Check.
This salad is a hearty main for vegetarian feasts. It’s made with nutty quinoa, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, apples, and cranberries.
It’s really easy to customize, so get creative! A refreshing blend of sweet and savory that tastes like a crisp fall evening.
21. Pear Balsamic Salad
There is nothing better than a juicy ripe fall pear.
Unless it’s tossed in a zingy balsamic dressing and piled on top of mixed greens. Sprinkle with dried cherries and crunchy candied walnuts for the full effect.
This impressive blend is a great choice for parties and brunches.
22. Autumn Kale Apple Salad with Fennel and Goat Cheese
Full of seasonal fennel and apple, this rich kale salad is loaded with flavor.
It is crunchy, chewy, and very filling. If you are serving a crowd, you can make this one ahead of time.
Kale keeps well and will happily hang out in the fridge without going limp.
