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    Updated: Feb 5, 2025 · Published: Oct 26, 2020 · by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    20 Best Fall & Winter Salad Recipes

    These Easy Fall & Winter Salad Recipes will get you excited to eat your fruits and vegetables. Including everything from winter greens, to crisp juicy pears & apples - this list of top 20 Best salads to make in Fall or Winter are simple & sensational. Who says salads are just for summer?

    4 different recipes for fallsalads on plates.

    Some of the best Autumn & the cold winter month produce have to offer are in these salad recipes including kale, butternut squash, beets, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, nuts, pumpkin seeds, and Brussel sprouts. Combine any or some of these Fall ingredients for a nutritious and delicious salad.

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    • Easy Fall & Winter Salads
    • Salads with Fruits, Nuts, & Seeds
    • Salads with Protein
    • Salad with Squash or Grains
    • Complete Your Meal
    • Other Salad Recipes:

    Easy Fall & Winter Salads

    Here are a few of my favorites you can find here on the blog. I love pairing any of these incredible salads with my Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls for a meal that is sure to please.

    Butternut Squash, Apple, and Kale Salad
    Butternut squash, apple, and kale make the perfect Fall salad. The crunchy pecans, crisp apples, sweet raisins, and roasted butternut squash make the most amazing Autumn harvest salad recipe.
    Butternut Squash, Apples, & Kale Salad
    Butternut Squash Apple pecan and Kale Salad on a platter.
    Simple Spinach Salad
    Toss together this quick & easy simple spinach salad in just minutes. The crunchy croutons are made from scratch & with a homemade dijon vinaigrette this is the best recipe hands down. It's a fresh & healthy side dish that goes with any meal or enjoy for lunch. Pile on some protein for an entree dinner.
    Simple Spinach Salad
    Glass serving bowl with a quick & easy spinach salad with simple ingredients.
    Spinach Blueberry Salad
    A colorful salad of fresh spinach, ripe blueberries, sharp parmesan, & crunchy pecans is a lovely spring recipe. It's fresh, nutty, sweet, & savory in every delicious bite. 
    Spinach Blueberry Salad
    Spinach Blueberry Salad recipe on a platter.
    Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Pears & Goat Cheese
    Beautiful green spinach is dressed with tangy creamy goat cheese, tart crunchy pomegranates, and juicy pears.
    Pomegranate & Pear Spinach Salad
    POMEGRANATE SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS AND GOAT CHEESE
    Broccoli Salad with Apples & Cheese
    This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.
     
    Broccoli, Apple, & Cheese Salad
    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) overhead featured
    Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
    If you want an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. This chopped slaw recipe is bursting with fresh vegetables that are dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired dressing that is salty, sweet, and spicy. This slaw is vegan and gluten-free and sure to be one that everyone loves.
    Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
    Bowl with cabbage avocado peanuts and asian coleslaw dressing.

    Salads with Fruits, Nuts, & Seeds

    Brussel Sprout Salad
    Break salad boredom with this healthy brussel sprout salad. Raw thinly sliced brussel sprouts, pomegranates, dried cranberries, almonds, apple, feta, and a sweet honey mustard dressing.
    Brussels Sprouts Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Warm Harvest Salad with Cranberries and Pecans
    This harvest salad recipe combines Trader Joe’s ingredients into a beautiful vegetarian salad, perfect for holidays or every day.
    Warm Harvest Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Arugula Salad with Pears and Prosciutto
    Arugula Salad with Pears and Prosciutto - this salad is so easy and delicious! It showcases simple ingredients into what will become your next Fall favorite salad.
    Pear Arugula Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Kale Salad with Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Kale salad with oil-free balsamic vinaigrette is a hearty and delicious side dish. The oil-free balsamic vinaigrette is massaged into the kale to make it tender and is the perfect addition to any meal.
    Light Kale Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
    This simple but oh so delicious roasted beet salad is bursting with crunchy candied pecans, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy homemade apple cider vinaigrette.
    Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Broccoli & Brussel Sprouts Salad
    Crunchy and tangy, this salad that includes clementines is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for a larger meal. It is simply beautiful and worthy of a spot on your holiday table.
    Broccoli & Brussels Sprouts Salad
    Bowl of salad.

    Salads with Protein

    These are hearty enough for a meal - great for lunch or dinner. Many are great for meal planning & store well for leftovers to bring to the office.

    Meatball Salad
    Tender roasted cauliflower, nutty quinoa, and flavorful meatballs that are infused with a homemade ranch dressing make this baked meatball dinner salad extra tasty.
    Meatball Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Chicken Apple Pecan Salad
    This Chicken Apple Pecan Salad is so good. Packed full of grilled chicken, granny smith apples, pecans, grape tomatoes, and cheese on a bed of greens.
    Chicken Apple Pecan Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Vegan Mediterranean Salad with Prunes
    This delicious salad features all your favorite Fall ingredients. The beets, prunes, and edamame are rich in fiber to help keep you fuller for longer!
    Vegan Salad with Prunes
    Bowl of salad.
    Apple & Bacon Spinach Salad
    This amazing Fall salad is loaded with salty bacon, toasted pecans, creamy avocado, sweet crisp apples, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing.
    Apple Bacon Spinach Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Thanksgiving Kale Salad
    Add some color and freshness to your Thanksgiving spread with this delicious kale salad that also includes chickpeas and butternut squash. The wide array of flavors combine for a salad that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
    Thanksgiving Kale Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Bacon, Blue Cheese and Pecan Spinach Salad
    t’s a big deal when the salad steals the show, and this is one of those times! This Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Pecan Spinach Salad is a really delicious, crowd-pleasing gluten-free appetizer or side dish, tossed with a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
    Bacon, Blue Cheese, & Pecan Spinach Salad
    Bowl of salad.

    Salad with Squash or Grains

    Fill up with these hearty meatless salad recipes. They are loaded with healthy greens, grains, & more to pack a powerhouse punch into your day.

    Warm Sorghum Salad With Kohlrabi, Apple, & Fennel
    A warm sorghum salad paired with roasted kohlrabi, ginger gold apple, and fennel. This gluten-free vegan recipe is slightly sweet, comforting, and nourishing for the cold months ahead.
    Warm Sorghum Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Kale and Quinoa Salad Recipe with Simple Lemon Dressing
    Words cannot describe how delicious this kale and quinoa salad is. Fresh kale leaves are topped with sweet crisp apples, nutritious quinoa, feta cheese, and pomegranate perils, then topped with a simple lemon dressing creating a delicious salad any time of year!
    Kale & Quinoa Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Vegan Rice Salad With Sweet Potatoes & Kale
    This Vegan Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Kale is the perfect dish for Fall! The salad is loaded with healthy ingredients from wild rice to mushrooms and can be enjoyed served either warm or cold.
    Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes
    Bowl of salad.
    Thanksgiving Salad
    This filling salad with sweet potatoes, parsnips, onion, quinoa, apples, and fresh herbs, is a delicious and healthy meal. It is as if you were to put the taste of Thanksgiving in a bowl.
    Thanksgiving Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Roasted Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
    Roasted sweet potatoes, baby greens, diced red onion, and golden raisins are dressed in a tangy-sweet dressing that makes this Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad truly memorable. It's satisfying, hearty, and still healthy, making it perfect for Fall!
    Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    Vegan Lentil Salad with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    This vegan lentil salad combines earthy lentils with flavorful roasted Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and grapes. It’s incredibly easy to make and so versatile in how you enjoy it.
    Vegan Lentil Salad
    Bowl of salad.
    4 pictures of different salad made with winter fruits and vegetables.

    Complete Your Meal

    Add any of these delicious soups, sandwiches, & baked goods to make these salads a complete meal. All have cozy warm vibes & include produce that is also in season during the fall or winter.

    Here is what to serve with a hearty salad for lunch or dinner.

    • SLOW COOKER POTATO LEEK SOUP
    • TOASTER OVEN GRILLED CHEESE
    • ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR SLIDERS
    • DUTCH OVEN NO KNEAD BREAD
     

    Other Salad Recipes:

    Here are similar recipes for that any salad lover will enjoy:

    • MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
    • SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
    • STRAWBERRY ARUGULA SALAD
    • ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

     

     
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