38 Best Fall Salad Recipes - Dining and Cooking

1Spinach Salad spinach in a bowl topped with sliced apples, sliced almonds, red onions, and crumbled feta PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

This simple spinach salad is the perfect accompaniment to pretty much anything. We’re all about its sharp mustard dressing paired with the creamy feta and toasted almonds here, but you can swap in your favorite cheese and nuts if you like!

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2Pear SaladANDREW BUI

This simple yet satisfying cold weather salad packs a flavorful punch with slightly smoky seared pears, creamy blue cheese, and ultra-crunchy candied pumpkin seeds. Tied together by a sweet-sour honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect holiday side (or add some protein to make it a main!).

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3Pot Sticker Panzanella deep fried dumplings tossed with soy and chili marinated tomatoes and cucumbers PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Traditional panzanella is THE salad of summer, but this one swaps in hearty dumplings for a version you can make all year long. It’s the perfect low-lift dinner for when you want to feel like you’ve made some effort without actually making a ton of effort.

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4Broccoli Caesar SaladPHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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5Sweet Potato Salad cubes of sweet potato with crumbled feta, red onion, dried cranberries, and parsley PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

This sweet potato salad is the perfect way to lighten up any fall dinner or even your Thanksgiving spread. It’s packed with all the things we like to pair with sweet potato—feta, dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange super food. We can’t get enough!

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6Shrimp Caesar Salad horseradish marinated seared shrimp, crisp romaine, salty shaved parm, and crunchy homemade sourdough croutons tossed in a creamy, cheesy umami packed dressing PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Caesar salad is at the top of our list of favorite sides, and adding protein-packed marinated shrimp upgrades it from side-dish status to a must-make dinner main. Quick to prepare yet full of flavor, this shrimp Caesar salad recipe is your answer to a simple yet satisfying meal this fall.

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7Brussels Sprouts Salad shaved brussels sprouts with pomegranates, shaved parmesan, and chopped toasted almonds in a white bowl PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Making this salad might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t actually require much prep. Tossed with a combo of toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds, Brussels make a great side for any fall get-together.

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8Fennel Salad With Apples & Radishes fresh fennel salad with apples, radishes, shallots, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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9Harvest Caesar Salad harvest caesar salad with squash croutons and parmesan on a black plate PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

If you thought kale Caesar was over, you’ve clearly never topped it with crispy frico squash croutons. Featuring butternut squash and crispy baked Parmesan frico, this autumn spin on the classic Caesar salad will have you wishing it was fall all year round.

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10Thanksgiving Cobb Salad thanksgiving cobb salad with shredded turkey, sweet potatoes, bacon, hardboiled eggs, blue cheese, pecans, and cranberries PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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11Crunch SaladAndrew bui

We created this kale salad as an homage to crunch. Every ingredient has been chosen to amplify texture while also adding bold flavors. We included green apple, roasted peanuts, and cabbage, but go ahead and add any ingredient with crunch that you like!

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12Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest BowlPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Attention, Sweetgreen lovers! Your regular weekday lunch is about to get an instant upgrade. Loaded with roast chicken, sweet potato, and that signature balsamic vinaigrette, our copycat version of Sweetgreen’s beloved harvest bowl will make your favorite takeout lunch an everyday reality.

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13Steak Frites SaladPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

We can’t think of a better way to indulge and also feel good about eating French fries than this summery play on French steak frites. A common dish at bistros in France, Belgium, and beyond, we took the concept and combined it with American steakhouse vibes for this all-in-one salad.
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14Cranberry Apple Quinoa SaladPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

We don’t believe in boring salads at Delish, and crunchy apples and tart cranberries bring a lot of life to this one. The slightly sweet and lemony dressing is easy to make, so do yourself a favor and make extra to pour over everything.

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15CPK Italian Chopped Salad california pizza kitchen italian chopped salad PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

California Pizza Kitchen may be famous for BBQ Chicken Pizza, but the Italian Chopped Salad is the unsung hero on their menu. An exuberant jumble of lettuce, chickpeas, turkey, salami, tomatoes, and cheese, all tossed in a Italian mustard-herb vinaigrette, this is one salad that might actually tempt us to put down the pizza in favor of the greens.

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16Turkey Salad turkey salad with dill, celery, and shallots PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Making turkey salad is just as quick and easy as making chicken salad or egg salad. And just like all those other salads, you can always add your favorite mix-ins to make this fit your taste. P.S.: You can use turkey breast instead of leftover turkey in this recipe!

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17Lolita’s Kale Salad curly kale salad topped with toasted breadcrumbs, pistachios, and pecorino JOEL GOLDBERG

At Lolita’s, one of Poughkeepsie, New York’s best restaurants, the ultra-creamy kale salad is bound with what is essentially a Caesar dressing amplified by extra lemon juice, then grounded and offset by toasted bread crumbs, pistachios, and Pecorino.

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18Italian Antipasto Brussels Sprouts Salad brussels sprouts salad with olives, tomatoes, red onions, shaved parmesan, and salami PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Selfishly, we want to enjoy the flavors of antipasto in as many ways as possible, so we made a showstopping salad inspired by an antipasto platter that is fit for a special occasion. Shredded Brussels sprouts are a great hearty option as the greens in this salad. The mini cabbage-like veggie pairs well with the antipasto mix-ins, and they offer a crisp and crunchy texture.

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19Taco Salad taco salad with sour cream, tomatoes, ground beef, and tortilla strips PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Few dinner salads are more hearty and versatile than classic taco salad. Loaded with meat, veggies, and a fair amount of cheese, it’s got all the right things to make for an extra-satisfying weeknight dinner.

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20Shredded Brussels SproutsAndrew Bui

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