Autumn is the best season without contests. (Obviously, I’m in majority.) A few weeks into the season, I’ve been making lots of soup, stocking up on fall favorites from Trader Joe’s, and indulging in my favorite pumpkin cake. But to level out among sweet and cozy classic dishes, I’m looking for recipes that not only taste and feel autumnal, but are also healthy and nutritious. Enter the internet’s best fall salad recipes. you’re welcome.
19 fall salad recipes that will take your side dishes to a whole new level.
The best thing about fall salads is that they have a delicious salad base like Brussels sprouts or quinoa, accompanied by some of my favorite toppings like sweet potato or apple. I am sure that if you put seasonal autumn ingredients in a bowl, it will be delicious.
Read on for the best fall salad recipes to bring the season into your kitchen. (And once the pumpkin-induced coma subsides, help change things.)
Squash and farro salad with apple, goat cheese and pecans
Created for cozy nights or Thanksgiving feasts, this salad uses the season’s best flavors to create hearty and delicious fall salad recipes.
Charred pumpkin einkorn salad
Chef and entrepreneur camilla marcus She knows the deliciousness of einkorn and tapped into her expertise to create this exquisite fall salad with bright, bold flavors of pine nuts, fresh herbs, and pumpkin.
Bittergreen, citrus and prosciutto salad
This salad is the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and salty all in one bowl. Try it as a salad that doesn’t rely too much on vegetables and adds a little excitement to your table.
roasted cauliflower salad
A summer salad for a long time, this cauliflower salad is my next highlight. Who doesn’t want a hearty yet healthy side to accompany their fall appetizers?
Winter kale salad with apple and gruyere
When you’re spending time in the kitchen making other elaborate main dishes and desserts, sometimes simplicity is key. Luckily, this kale salad is perfect for when you need a break.
apple walnut salad
Adding apples to a salad is one of the easiest things for me to do. Add walnuts and dried cranberries and it’s game over.
harvest kale salad
Full of superfoods and This salad uses fall ingredients and looks delicious. (It looks pretty good, too.) It also has pumpkin, brie cheese (yes, brie cheese!), and pears, so it’s more filling than your typical salad.
Sweet potato and caramelized date salad
This recipe has everything I look for in a salad: creamy, crunchy, unexpectedly sweet, and tangy. Here, that means sweet potatoes, pistachios, dates, and lots of goat cheese.
Roasted delicata squash with feta, almonds and herbs
I’ll say it: Delicata squash is the best squash. No need to peel (looking at you, butternut). The rings crisp up perfectly in the oven, leaving a perfectly creamy interior. With rich colors and a variety of textures, this salad knows what to do.
Buffalo cauliflower chopped salad
This may be the fall salad recipe to end all fall salad recipes. It’s also one of the most unique recipes on this list, thanks to the light yet flavorful buffalo sauce that makes roasted cauliflower even more delicious.
Shredded kale and cranberry salad
This salad makes all my fresh fall dreams come true. The blend of sweet and sour berries, kale, and herbs go well together, and the crunchy texture of the tofu gives it a satisfying bite.
Via Carota’s simple green salad
A little nod to the simplicity of our favorite fall salad recipes is always welcome. This simplified green salad is just what you crave when you’ve had too much of the creamy desserts, pastas, and casseroles that are everywhere this time of year.
Roasted delicata squash and kale salad
Sheila Prakash He shared this recipe with me a few years ago and it has become a fall favorite ever since. It’s healthy, colorful, and incredibly flavorful. This recipe is the perfect tangy dressing and is gluten-free and vegan.
sesame salad
Everyone loves a classic green salad, but this recipe takes it up a notch. The baby greens happily soak up every drop of the ginger-flavored dressing, providing creamy, crunchy, and nutty goodness.
Southwestern Roasted Vegetable Salad with Crispy Quinoa
Gabby Dalkin Who is Gabby Cooking? She shared with us this beautiful vegetable salad packed with the best of fall and winter. Red pepper flakes add the perfect amount of spice, quinoa provides just the right amount of crunch, and pinto beans give the salad some protein.
Grapefruit and avocado salad with golden beets, feta and crispy chickpeas
Paired with golden beets (which are much milder and a little sweeter, if you’re not a fan of pinkish-red beets), this salad is a true seasonal ingredient. Moreover, it looks very beautiful when plated.
Chat masala citrus salad
If this salad were to be rated on preparation time and impressiveness, it would be off the charts. This recipe spotlights fresh citrus, complementing the flavor with radishes, mint, and as much chaat masala as your palate can handle.
Kale and wild rice salad with maple mustard vinaigrette
Everything about this recipe, from the images to the ingredient list, just makes me scream. Not only does it feature a delicious maple mustard vinaigrette, but it’s packed with fall favorites like kale, apples, cranberries, almonds, and goat cheese.
Spicy winter kale citrus salad
If you’ve given up kale for a long time like I did, this salad is your welcome home gift. The key is to massage the vegetables long enough so that the leaves absorb the citrus tahini dressing. This salad, tossed together with a variety of citrus fruits, is as beautiful as it is edible.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
