21 Fall Salad Recipes to Try (2024)

Here’s a simple way to turn apples into a beautiful fall salad: this stunningApple Salad! Crisp tart apple slices pair with pops of pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy,cinnamon-spiced pecans. Toss them all over fresh greens with a zingy maple and apple cider vinegar dressing, and it’s trulysalad perfection.

Here’s a standout fall salad starring everyone’s favorite ingredient:Butternut Squash Salad! This one is a symphony in a bowl: hearty sweet squash pairs with crisp apple, chewy cranberries and a citrusyorange vinaigrette. All the best flavors of fall and winter ingredients sing together in perfect harmony!

Fall is time for Brussels sprouts! Did you know you can slice it raw and use it like salad greens? Salads like this shaved Brussels sprout salad taste so incredible, it’s hard to believe they’re also good for you! This fall salad is like the best treat: feathery shaved Brussels sprouts, the vibrant burst of dried cherries and a tangy sweet vinaigrette.

Beets are seasonal in the autumn once weather turns cooler, and one of the best ways to use them is in a salad! This beet salad stars roasted beets: andmanis it good. It has all the right elements: baby greens, creamy goat cheese and a tangy balsamic beet dressing. Basically, it’s salad perfection! As a time saver, use Instant Pot beets.

Here's a fantastic fall salad: pomegranate salad! Crunchy pomegranate seeds make a beautiful confetti over the top of leafy greens. Add tart green apple slices, toasted pecans, and goat cheese or feta crumbles, and it’s a true symphony of flavor! Pick from a few different dressing choices: our favorites areapple cider vinegar dressingorpomegranate vinaigrette.

This radicchio salad is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that will send your tastebuds into overdrive! Bitter bright purple radicchio leaves are balanced by the sweetness of ripe pears, the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds, the creamy tang of goat cheese, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette that ties it all together. This isn’t your average salad!

Looking for a delicious winter salad featuring everyone’s favoriteroot vegetable? Try thisSweet Potato Salad! You won’t be able to stop shoveling in bites of this healthy side dish. The contrast of garlic roasted sweet potato cubes, feathery baby arugula, cranberries and creamy goat cheese hit it out of the park. Top it with tangyhoney mustard dressingand well, you’ll want to park yourself in front of the bowl.

Here’s one that’s on our new favorite back pocket concept: theGoat Cheese Salad with Arugula and Apples! It’s simple and comes together quickly, but my does it deliver on flavor! The crunch of the apples, creamy goat cheese, and fluffy arugula are the ideal pair for the tangy sweet dressing. We couldn’t stop eating this one!

Looking for a stunning fall salad? Enter: this Cozy Fall Squash Salad! This is no ordinarygreen side salad. This is something special, a hearty and healthy salad perfect for weeknights or parties. Try it withdelicata squash, which roasts in just 20 minutes (no peeling required!), or go classic with roasted butternut squash. Add pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and tangy honey mustard dressing and yep: it’s a stunner.

Here’s a fall salad idea that’s flavorful and versatile: arugula beet salad! It features jewel-toned roasted beets with baby arugula, all covered in a zingy citrus vinaigrette. Add thin-sliced shallots and toasted walnuts, and it tastes sophisticated with minimal effort. As a time saver, make this with precooked beets you can find in many stores these days. Usually we roast our own…but it saved a massive amount of time. Either way: this salad needs to be part of yourside dishrepertoire!

Here’s a fun, fresh fall salad to add to your repertoire: thisapple slaw recipe! Cabbage, apples and carrots partner up to form the basis of a tangy slaw. They’re doused in a creamy poppyseed dressing that you’ll want to pour on just about everything.

Leafy greens start to appear in fall: and what better way to use them in a fall kale salad? This is one of the BEST kale recipes we know of: we promise! Tuscan kale has the power to transform the minds of kale haters everywhere. After you taste this kale salad you’ll agree that kale smothered in a lemony, garlicky Parmesan dressing can only be one thing: over the topdelicious.

Try thisEndive Salad: equal parts refreshing, tangy, bitter, crunchy, and tangy! Bitter endive pairs perfectly with juicy orange and a sweet tartred wine vinaigrette. Top it off with savory Parmesan shavings and crunchy almonds, and the contrasts are divine. Each bite is crunchy, sweet, savory and citrusy: you’ll feel the winter blues melt right away.

This delightfulfennel saladis one anyone can enjoy despite any preconceptions, pairing the shaved raw vegetable with sweet apple, zingy lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. Delicate fennel fronds make a feathery garnish, and each bite is irresistibly crunchy with a pop of acidity.

The fluffy, ridged texture of Tuscan kale leaves are ideal for coating in Caesar dressing! This spin on the Kale Caesar is our go-to, with a fresh, creamy homemade dressing and crunchy breadcrumbs in every bite. It’s versatile enough to go with just aboutanything.

This refreshing apple manchego salad is a total fall treat! It stars apples and Spanish Manchego cheese cut into matchsticks, dressed simply with a bit of olive oil and chives. The way these ingredients are combined in such a simple way makes each shine! The way the apples and cheese are cut makes it hard to distinguish between the two – making it all the more fun to guess what will be part of each bite!

Here’s a surprisingly delicious salad that deserves a spot on your plate:celery and apple salad! It's so refreshing, you’ll become a convert from the first bite. Crunchy celery pairs perfectly with sweet apple, Parmesan shavings and a tangy vinaigrette.

Here’s a hearty fall salad just begging to jump onto your table:wild rice salad! This mix of rice with crunchy veggies, pecans, cranberries, and feta cheese crumbles is ideal for any occasion, from the holidays to a simple cozy dinner. A maple Dijon vinaigrette dressing infuses a tangy flavor throughout, punctuated by bursts of fresh parsley. It’s pretty simple to put together, and easy to make ahead.

Need a delicious fallsalad recipethat goes with just about anything? Try thisapple walnut salad! The mix of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, chewy cranberries and a sweet-tart dressing makes a symphony of textures and flavors. It’s perfect as a side dish, but add protein and it also works as a main meal! You can swap out the dressing and mix-ins to make dozens of variations on the theme, making it endlessly versatile for any time and occasion.

If you’re in the market for a simple fall saladthat makes eating vegetables delicious, here’s one for your back pocket:kale slawwith apples! This colorful mix of fresh veggies is simple to put together and tastes refreshingly sweet tart. It stars hearty kale, crisp apples, sweet carrot, and a zingy maple apple cider vinegar dressing.