24 Best Fall Salad Recipes & Ideas | Easy Recipes, Dinners and Meal Ideas

Autumn is the time to enjoy a warm, hearty and nutritious mealand luckily, the season is loaded with a bunch of delicious vegetables. However, meals can get heavier as we head into the holiday season, so it’s a good idea to incorporate some salad recipes into your week meal plan. These salads are anything but boring and, paired with your favorites homemade clothes, they make the perfect addition to any fall table. Just take this beauty as an example. Secret Delicata delightfully caramelized when roasted, giving it a sweet flavor and sticky texture. The skin is soft enough to eat so it doesn’t need to be peeled first. Layered on greens, sweetened with pomegranate seeds and created with a crunchy texture from roasted peanuts, this salad is something you’ll be making all season long.

Kohlrabi and apples make a great combination in this refreshing salad. Roasted sunflower seeds add crunch, and everything comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect nighttime salad for an autumn day.

Butternut squash is one of fall’s best treats, and we’ll take any excuse to add it to our weeknight dinner recipes. This warm, nutritious salad is made with avocado toasted squash, arugula, walnuts, and dried cranberries. It’s sweet, savory, and hearty, so it’s a great addition to your fall table. Bring it to your next potluck celebration or “friendship ceremony”.

Shaving Brussels sprouts is a fun way to enjoy a hearty vegetable, and even haters will appreciate how easy they are to enjoy when shaved. Toss this giant salad in a homemade citrus and shallot dressing, then top with chopped hazelnuts and diced pecorino.

It wouldn’t be possible without grilled squash, and this salad recipe is simple and delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it combines pumpkin, acorn squash, and kabocha squash. The Brussels sprouts add crunch, and the arugula adds just the right amount of pungent flavor.

Everyone’s favorite fall flavor is in this nutritious salad. Baked pecans, roasted squash, and dried cranberries sound like a Thanksgiving tribute, and this salad is a great way to enjoy those festive flavors whenever you fancy. Add a jar of vinegar and spoonfuls for your next buffet.

If you’re looking for a warm salad that’s flavorful yet surprisingly easy to prepare, try this sweet and savory kale salad. Roasted sweet potatoes and onions add a caramel sweetness that pairs perfectly with champagne and pomegranate vinegar. Hearty kale is the ideal base for making a nutritious and side dish.

Crispy, crunchy and fresh, this hearty fall salad is nutritious and delicious. Grilled shallots and butternut squash are topped with a crispy pecans, pumpkin seeds and crispy onion.

Pears and blue cheese combine for the perfect balance between sweetness and umami in this easy salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is an easy weeknight dinner that you feel you need to save for a special occasion. Top with freshly chopped nuts to add crunch to the creamy salad.

This colorful salad tastes as great as it looks, thanks to the creamy peanut butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, all you need are bright, colorful root vegetables like heirloom carrots, radishes and fresh cucumbers. The Y peeler is the secret to efficient vegetable scraping and the juicy pomegranate seeds add sweetness.

This is a hearty and warm salad that just needs to taste like fall. Slightly wilted Brussels sprouts combine with sweet and aromatic cranberries for the perfect accompaniment. Bring it to your next holiday party to wow your friends all season long.

Portobello mushrooms and grilled squash mean this salad is hearty enough to enjoy on its own, no side dishes needed. It’s filling and warm, with toasted pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.

Thanksgiving is a time to indulge, but it can’t hurt to balance the luxurious spread with some greens. This filling salad combines a variety of flavors and textures like fresh apples, pecans, and deep-fried onions. Ready in less than an hour, it’s the perfect choice for dinner, lunch or a side dish.

Homemade cranberry vinegar is a great way to add sweet and tangy flavor to any salad, and it only takes 30 minutes to mix. Drizzle it over watercress and avocado lettuce, then top with shredded parsley and fresh tarragon.

If you’re bored with the same boring Brussels sprouts recipes, change things up this year with a simple salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, this warm Brussels sprouts salad is topped with crispy pancetta. Add red wine vinegar to brighten the dish.

The root vegetables are hearty and flavorful and they taste like fall. This grilled vegetable salad is topped with delicate and spicy arugula, then topped with a fried egg and grated parmesan.

Crispy, crunchy, sweet and savory, this salad is a sensory experience with every bite. The homemade spicy crunch is perfectly balanced by rich bacon and crispy apples. The filling salad is a perfect side dish, but it’s also hearty enough to enjoy as a full meal.

Beets are balanced with sweet and crunchy apples in this hearty salad recipe. The shallot vinegar adds a savory flavor, and the candied walnuts add a well-balanced sweetness. Serve alone or with your favorite fall dish for a complete meal.

This hearty, energizing salad is packed with nutrients. Crispy carrots, sweet radish and crunchy quinoa are mixed with finely chopped Tuscan kale. Add a jar of homemade red wine vinegar and serve.

For a hearty salad with a bright flavor, try this apple and sesame ginger kale salad. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is an easy way to wow your guests. Crispy apples, crispy wontons, and toasted almonds add just enough texture.

This hearty salad combines grilled squash with hearty kale and juicy pomegranate seeds. Chopped fresh rosemary adds a refreshing flavor, and chopped bacon adds crunch. Serve with homemade red wine vinegar.

For an easy weeknight meal, this simple salad can be ready in just 25 minutes. The best part? All you need are six ingredients. Nutty farro is mixed with pear, celery, parsley and parmesan, then oiled and apple cider vinegar. This dish is perfect as a side salad, but it’s also filling enough to be a main dish.

For a super easy recipe that’s ready in just 35 minutes, try this celery salad. Dijon, white wine vinegar, and heavy cream combine to form a thick and creamy sauce. Toss with shredded frisée and radicchio for extra crunch.

Sausages don’t always come to mind when a salad comes to mind, but this recipe changes that. In this dish, the salami, pumpkin, and shallots are toasted until lightly caramelized. Next, the sweet and savory ingredients are mixed with mustard, vinegar, and garlic. Combined with arugula and friseethen top with savory ricotta salata for a hearty, delicious salad.