25 Satisfying Salads That Are Perfect For Fall
Aside from cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and scented candles, the best part of fall is the food. While soup might immediately come to mind as the ultimate easy autumn staple, salads are just as great (if not better). There's something about squash, pomegranates, apples, and pumpkin that gets our hearts pumping. And, we love that we can combine all of these amazing ingredients into a delicious and healthy meal that just feels like fall in a bowl!
Butternut Squash Salad
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Don't sleep on butternut squash this fall season! This roasted butternut is paired with a tangy homemade apple cider dressing, making for a nutrient-rich and unbelievably delicious meal. (via B+C)
Salad in a Cheese Bowl
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Looking for a lighter, fresher alternative to a cheesy comfort food like grilled cheese or macaroni and cheese? This CHEESE BOWL will hold all your favorite fall produce and take care of that comfort food craving brought on by cooler weather. (via Brit + Co)
Harvest Quinoa Salad
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Loaded up with squash, quinoa, kale, and cheese, this hearty salad is the perfect fall treat. It's eaten warm, providing a nice change to your classic salad. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Honeycrisp Apple and Kale Salad
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This simple salad is absolutely delicious, thanks to lots of fresh ingredients. The kale, apples, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, and prosciutto all combine to create a memorable flavorful palette. (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
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Honey roasted butternut squash + pomegranates + roasted pumpkin seeds? Sounds like fall to me! (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Miso Roasted Acorn Squash + Pomegranate Salad
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This salad is the ultimate combination of flavors. The Miso adds something extra to your normal fall salad and elevates it! (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables
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This salad has flavorful layers that are absolutely delicious to dig into. The colorful roasted vegetables, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and feta give the perfect fall texture and flavor. (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Kale Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
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This quick and easy kale sweet potato quinoa salad is healthy and hearty. The homemade dijon dressing is beyond yummy and be used on other recipes as well! (via The Edgy Veg)
Warm Salad
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Sometimes fall nights call for something warm, and this salad delivers just that. Baby potatoes and roasted veggies make for a filling meal you'll turn to again and again. (via Clean Cuisine)
Panzanella Salad
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This delicious and unique salad is made with corn, tomatoes, and bread. It's super simple to whip together and is a great fall staple meal. (via Clean Cuisine)
Roasted Beet Salad
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This earthy and hearty salad has just the right flavors and textures to make for the ultimate autumn salad. The sweet and savory notes make its flavor profile to die for! (via Clean Cuisine)
Chicken Salad with Apples
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There's something about apples that just feels so fall. This salad is loaded up with crisp ones, as well as oranges and red onions, and a yogurt dressing with pickles. (via Give Recipe)
Wheat Berry Salad
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Vegan and vegetarian, this salad accommodates a variety of diets. Its nutty and chewy wheat berries, herbs, and vegetables all make for a yummy treat. (via Give Recipe)
Fall Cobb Salad
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This salad is bursting will fall flavors. It's made from roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, apples, pecans, and a maple mustard dressing. (via Give Recipe)
Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
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Is there anything more fall than a pumpkin? I think not. The addition of cranberries, orange, and walnuts only serves to make this salad even more fantastic. (via Crowded Kitchen)
Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Kale Salad
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Even those anti-kale folks will be converts with this recipe. The black beans and goat cheese add a punch of protein and flavor to this hearty salad. (via Eats Well With Others)
Balsamic Chicken Salad
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Figs have a short harvest period, so don’t let fall come and go before you make this salad. The chicken and mushrooms roast together in one pan, making this a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner. (via The Healthy Maven)
Healthy Roasted Pumpkin Salad
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Whether you choose to eat this hearty salad as a meal or a satisfying side dish, you’ll love the flavors and the bountiful nutrition it contains. Each forkful will give you a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and antioxidants to keep you going strong all day long. (via POPSUGAR Fitness)
Autumn Arugula Salad
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You can always count on blogger How Sweet It Is to create devilishly delicious salads. And this salad for fall is no exception; she combines a much-overlooked fall fruit (pomegranate) with squash and avocado for a combo that is out of this world. (via How Sweet It Is)
Kale, Squash, and Beet Salad
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Kale, red kuri squash and beets make for a pretty and filling salad. This recipe is great to bring to your fall potluck or dinner gathering. Plus it’s vegan, gluten-free and paleo, so everyone can enjoy! (via Keepin’ It Kind)
Vegan Farro Salad
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This warm and comforting salad is made with roasted vegetables and roasted garlic vinaigrette. My favorite part is you can whip up a huge batch of it and eat it all week! (via Earthly Provisions)
Broccoli and Butternut Squash Grain Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
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Who said a salad had to be on just a bed of lettuce? This salad combines broccoli for crunch, pomegranate for a little tang, and butternut squash for a little creamy sweetness for the ultimate Thanksgiving side (too soon?). (via Edible Perspective)
Autumn Harvest Salad
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It’s almost time to enjoy the bounty of beautiful veggies fall has to offer, like delicata squash, Brussels sprouts, caramelized onions and sweet maple vinaigrette. We can’t wait to get cozy around the fireplace after indulging in this salad. (via Kim’s Cravings)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Quinoa
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This salad has a robust flavor, thanks to all the Brussels sprouts! The chickpeas add a nice amount of protein and the rice adds the perfect texture. (via Averie Cooks)
Persimmon + Pomegranate Salad
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If you’re lucky enough to still have farmers’ markets in your area after summer ends, buy persimmons and make this salad. If you can’t find persimmons, this would be equally tasty with apples or pears as a substitute. (via The Bojon Gourmet)
