Tasty fall salads packed full of seasonal produce like crisp apples, squash, kale and more! Take advantage of the autumn harvest with these salad recipes.
I’m sure you’re aware of my salad obsession by now, but did you know that fall is my absolute favorite season for salads?!
Indeed! I love spring salads with their light baby greens, asparagus and fresh berries and I definitely go crazy for fresh peaches, sweet corn and juicy tomatoes throughout the summer, but fall salads are simply the best. I’m talking big salads with flavorful goodies like dark leafy greens, crisp apples, root veggies and sweet roasted winter squash. Swoon!
Fall salads will always reign supreme in my book. That’s why I created this little roundup with some of the best fall salads.
I personally want to host a fall harvest SALAD party and make them all. Who wants to come?
This delicious meal-sized salad is inspired by Panera’s Fuji apple salad with fresh apple slices, gorgonzola, tomatoes, pepitas and a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Loaded with fall favorites like butternut squash, chopped apples and dried cranberries, this fall harvest spinach salad is packed with nutrition and flavor.
Inspired by the popular chopped salad kits, this sweet kale salad is loaded with crunchy greens and topped with dried cranberries, pepitas and a creamy poppyseed dressing.
This garlicky kale salad is the best kale salad ever and so easy to whip up. The zesty tahini dressing is absolutely delicious and makes this recipe taste JUST like the Whole Foods garlicky kale.Â
A crunchy brussels sprouts chopped salad with hard boiled eggs, creamy goat cheese, dried cranberries, crisp toasted walnuts and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
This roasted sweet potato salad has chopped spinach, creamy avocado chunks, red onion and dried cranberries. Serve as a side dish with your favorite protein.Â
This kale and Brussels sprout salad is filled with shredded kale and sprouts, cranberries, marinated onions, almonds and pecorino cheese. It’s sure to be a family favorite!
This healthy chicken Waldorf salad uses grilled chicken and a light dressing that blends mayo with Greek yogurt! Great for sandwiches, wraps and salads.
An easy beet salad with arugula, pecans, gorgonzola and a delicious balsamic dressing. Perfect as a side or topped with protein for a meal sized salad.
This cozy fall salad combines baby kale, roasted kabocha squash, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
This hearty barley salad is packed with chickpeas, walnuts, crunchy pears, sun dried tomatoes and parsley. It’s such a flavorful combo and is perfect for meal prep and potlucks.
Lastly, here is one of my favorite fall salad recipes with roasted kabocha squash and an amazing apple cider vinegar dressing. You could swap the kabocha squash with another winter squash (like butternut squash) or even roasted sweet potatoes. It will still be incredibly cozy and taste like fall in a bowl!
18 Delicious Fall Salads + Kabocha Squash Salad
4 from 7 votes
This cozy fall salad combines baby kale, roasted kabocha squash, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, more if needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Wash the outside of the kabocha squash with warm water. Cut the squash in half and scoop out all the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch semicircles. Toss the squash pieces with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and spread on a roasting pan.
Roast the squash for 15 minutes, remove from oven to toss, then roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until tender and golden.
While squash is roasting, prepare the dressing by placing all ingredients except the olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk until combined, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
To prepare the salads, place a portion of the kale on a plate, top with a portion of cranberries, pepitas and feta. Add the roasted kabocha slices, drizzle with desired amount of dressing and serve.
I would love to see a post like this for the other seasons too! They are so helpful and since stores now have most ingredients year-round, it’s nice to know which ingredients are in season so I can take advantage of the freshest produce. Let me know if you plan on doing more seasonal salad posts!!!
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I would love to see a post like this for the other seasons too! They are so helpful and since stores now have most ingredients year-round, it’s nice to know which ingredients are in season so I can take advantage of the freshest produce. Let me know if you plan on doing more seasonal salad posts!!!
Hi, Claire! Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely keep that in mind!
I just want to say I love the fact that there is a “in season” section, since I love making recipes with the seasons!
Thank you! 😀
This blog post is glorious! Thank you for all the choices.
So many great salads in one place!!!!
Thanks Aimee!! 🙂