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Fall doesn’t mean boring salads! These 20 fresh and flavorful fall salads are full of seasonal produce, cozy flavors, and satisfying textures. From roasted squash and sweet potatoes to crisp apples and hearty grains, there’s something for every meal and occasion. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight side or a show-stopping holiday dish, these salads are sure to become seasonal favorites.
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Fall is my favorite season! I love the cozy sweaters, crisp air, and colorful leaves, but most of all, I love the food. The markets are full of fresh, colorful produce, and I can never resist creating something seasonal and satisfying.
That’s where fall salads come in. They’re hearty, vibrant, and packed with flavor; think roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, maple vinaigrettes, crunchy nuts, and creamy cheeses. Every bite tastes like fall in a bowl!
I’ve rounded up my favorite fall salad recipes that are perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want something fresh and seasonal. Whether you’re team kale, arugula, or grain salad, there’s something here for everyone.
So grab your favorite salad bowl and get ready to fall in love with these autumn salads!
The 20 Best Fall Salad Recipes
1
Apple Pecan Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Crisp apples, sweet candied pecans, and sharp white cheddar come together in this Apple Pecan Salad tossed in a tangy, creamy lemon dressing. It’s a potluck favorite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
2
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
I make this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad every fall. It is crisp, colorful, and full of fall flavor! Thinly shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and savory Parmesan, all coated in a maple Dijon dressing.
3
Sweet Potato Kale Salad
This Sweet Potato Kale Salad is hearty, healthy, and full of fall flavors! Roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and nutty quinoa are tossed with fresh kale and a maple Dijon dressing, making it a satisfying salad that’s perfect for lunches, dinners, or potlucks.
4
Waldorf Salad
This classic Waldorf Salad combines diced apples, celery, pecans, and a creamy-tangy dressing, typically served on a bed of lettuce. It features a balance of sweet and crunchy flavors and is easy to customize. Enjoy as a side dish or light lunch.
5
Maple Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
This beautiful Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is the perfect fall salad. It is made with greens, maple roasted delicata squash, dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, candied pecans, and a simple balsamic dressing. It’s a great salad for Thanksgiving or any fall meal.
6
Sweet Potato Lentil Salad
This hearty and healthy Sweet Potato Lentil Salad is made with roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, kale, feta cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, and finished with a balsamic maple mustard dressing.
7
Beet Salad
This beautiful Beet Salad is made with fresh arugula, roasted beets, orange slices, goat cheese, pistachios, red onion, and a simple citrus dressing. Serve along side any meal or enjoy for a light lunch.
8
Best Pear Salad
This Pear Salad is a holiday showstopper! Sweet roasted pear vinaigrette coats crisp greens, juicy pears, crunchy candied walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and bright pomegranate arils, creating a stunning salad that’s perfect for festive dinners or a light lunch.
9
Simple Kale Salad
This Simple Kale Salad is one of our most popular recipes for a reason! Fresh, crisp kale tossed with a lemon balsamic dressing makes it a delicious, easy salad you can enjoy any day.
10
Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad
This Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad is hearty, colorful, and full of fall flavors! Tender orzo is tossed with roasted squash, fresh spinach, tart dried cranberries, crisp red onion, crunchy pepitas, and creamy goat cheese, making it a perfectly satisfying salad for the season.
11
Fall Chickpea Salad
This Fall Chickpea Salad is healthy, hearty, and full of fall flavors! Chickpeas are tossed with crisp apple, creamy avocado, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, red onion, and tangy feta in a light apple cider dressing. I love this one for a simple lunch!
12
Easy Spinach Salad
This Easy Spinach Salad is fresh, flavorful, and packed with goodies! Crisp spinach leaves are topped with sweet apple slices, candied pecans, creamy avocado, red onion, and tangy feta, all tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing for a salad that’s simple, satisfying, and delicious.
13
Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad
This Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad is hearty, protein-packed, and full of flavor! Roasted seasonal vegetables are combined with tender lentils, making it a flexible and satisfying salad you can customize with whatever veggies you have on hand.
14
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dates, Parmesan Cheese, Pistachios & Creamy Lemon Dressing
This Brussels Sprouts Salad is anything but ordinary! Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with sweet dates, salty Parmesan, crunchy pistachios, and a creamy lemon dressing, creating a fresh, flavorful salad that’s perfect for entertaining or adding a bright touch to any meal. One of my favorites—I think you’ll love it too!
15
Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Crispy Lentils
This Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Crispy Lentils is hearty, flavorful, and full of seasonal goodness! Tender kale is combined with roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, crispy lentils, dried cranberries, tangy feta, sliced almonds, and red onion, all tossed in a maple balsamic dressing. A perfect salad for fall, winter, or Thanksgiving!
16
Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar
This Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Apples is hearty, flavorful, and full of fall goodness! Tender quinoa and fresh spinach are tossed with crisp apples, savory bacon, sharp white cheddar, pepitas, and red onion, all drizzled with a simple maple mustard dressing. A deliciously satisfying salad for the season.
17
Roasted Cauliflower Date Pecan Salad
This Roasted Cauliflower Salad is both hearty and refreshing! Roasted cauliflower is tossed with sweet dates, salted maple pecans, creamy goat cheese, and red onion, all coated in an irresistible orange maple vinaigrette. Packed with texture and flavor, it’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy.
18
Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad
This Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad is a hearty twist on the classic! Shredded Brussels sprouts and kale are tossed with toasted buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, creating a flavorful and satisfying salad you’ll love.
19
Apple Quinoa Salad
This Apple Walnut Quinoa Salad is hearty, wholesome, and full of fall flavors! Quinoa and fresh spinach are tossed with sweet apples, dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and a simple maple mustard dressing, creating a deliciously satisfying salad that’s perfect for fall.
20
Kale and Wild Rice Salad
This Kale and Wild Rice Salad is hearty, flavorful, and packed with fall ingredients! Tender kale and nutty wild rice are tossed with crisp apples, creamy avocado, sweet dried cranberries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds. One of my absolute favorites, inspired by the salad at Cubby’s Restaurant!
