When the weather starts to get cooler, our minds drift immediately to cozy squash, feathery Brussels sprouts and tart apples. It’s fall salad time! While summer salads have their place, there’s something about autumn salad that has our heart. Maybe it’s the way sweet tart vinaigrettes pair with sweet potatoes and pomegranate seeds? Whatever the case, here are all the best fall salad recipes to enjoy autumnal eating! There’s something with just about every ingredient of the season. From leafy greens to root veggies, they’re all beautifully bright, healthy and utterly delicious.
And now…the best fall salad recipes to try!
More fall inspiration
Need more fall recipes? We’ve got you covered. Here are more great recipes for eating in autumn: Also try: Pear Gorgonzola Salad
12 Best Fall Dinner Recipes Don’t miss out on the very best fall dinner recipes, from cozy pot pie to hearty chili. 20 Tasty Fall Appetizers Start your meals with these tasty snacks and apps. 20 Must-Make Fall Recipes Each one is guaranteed to bring cheer using the best foods of the season. 15 Fall Soup Recipes or 12 Hearty Soup Recipes Embrace the cozy vibes! Fall Cocktails for the Season or Fantastic Fall Drinks These brilliant fall drinks bring the best flavors of the season! Apple, pear, cranberry, cinnamon, and nutmeg: these drinks are positively cozy. See also: Fall Bourbon Cocktails or Fall Vodka Cocktails.
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1 crisp tart apple (like Pink Lady) 8 cups mixed greens or tender lettuces (like butter or Bibb lettuce, frisee, etc) ¼ cup candied pecans or toasted pecans ¼ cup goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles ¼ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries Optional: chopped fresh thyme, for garnish
For the maple vinaigrette dressing (use 6 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons apple cider or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons olive oil Fresh ground black pepper (optional)
