17 Fall Salads That Pair Perfectly With Comfort Food
Fall salads are anything but boring. They highlight apples, squash, greens, and grains in ways that feel fresh but still filling. These recipes strike a balance between crisp textures and cozy flavors, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Each one works as a starter, side dish, or even the main course, making them as flexible as they are flavorful.
Reuben Dinner Salad
This recipe for Reuben Salad is a fun and easy twist on my favorite sandwich, offering a healthier alternative that doesn’t compromise on flavor! Instead of traditional beef, this salad features corned venison, which is not only delicious but also much better for you. Venison is lean and packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt. Tossed with crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing, this Reuben Salad captures all the classic flavors of the beloved sandwich, making it a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion.
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Blt Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious side dish for summer picnics and cookouts on the patio, or for a dish to pass at your next gathering. It can be finished in the time it takes to boil the pasta, and everyone will love it. Use fresh cherry tomatoes from your garden in this recipe.
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Broccoli Salad With Raisins, Easy, & Delicious
Broccoli Salad with Raisins is a fresh, easy side dish perfect for your next BBQ or potluck. It takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. This classic potluck favorite is crisp, fruity, creamy, and absolutely delicious!
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Pineapple Coleslaw
Whether you need a dish to pass for a potluck or you are enjoying some delicious seafood tacos, this Pineapple slaw is just what you need. It’s delicious with ham, seafood, and pork. It’s effortless and will be a hit every time.
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Roasted Kale and Beet Salad
You’re going to love this delicious Roasted Kale and Beet Salad. It‘s perfect for fall and features roasted beets, tender kale, toasted chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, sweet apples, and a tangy dressing. A lovely and savory salad that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for enjoying as a main course or a side dish.
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Blue Cheese Apple Walnut Salad
This Blue Cheese Apple Walnut Salad might be my favorite salad ever! It’s absolutely loaded with flavor, featuring crispy bacon, tart and juicy apples, candied walnuts, and tangy blue cheese. For non-blue cheese fans, substitute feta! This salad is sure to be a hit at any holiday, dinner party, or just a weeknight!
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Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
Looking for a simple yet impressive fall (or winter) salad recipe? This Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad is sure to hit the spot! A hearty salad with roast pumpkin and beetroot, salty feta, crunchy pine nuts and pepitas, peppery arugula, and a delicious maple vinaigrette to bring it all together.
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Harvest Salad With Smoked Chicken
If you’re a fan of grapes and smoked meats, you’re going to love this delicious harvest salad with smoked chicken. Smoked chicken is mixed with butter lettuce, arugula, grapes, pecans, sharp cheddar, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs. Then, it’s all tossed with a Dijon maple vinaigrette. This is an easy smoked chicken salad recipe that can be made in advance and is perfect for Fall!
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Harvest Salad With Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Take a big bite of Harvest Salad that’s loaded with honeycrisp apples, pears, sweet potatoes, cranberries, bacon, crunchy pecans, and feta cheese. It’s tossed in a sweet and tangy Poppy Seed Vinaigrette that’s crisp and savory, making it an ideal salad for autumn.
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Sweet Potato Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Move over, white potatoes, this Cold Sweet Potato Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic! This healthy potato salad recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory; it’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-friendly! This quick and easy side dish is ready in 15 minutes, making it great for weeknight dinners or a make-ahead dish for potlucks and cookouts!
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Beet And Orange Salad Recipe
This beet and orange salad recipe is a bright, fresh, earthy salad with a sweet & tangy vinaigrette dressing. A beautiful side dish featuring tender beets, sliced oranges, goat cheese, and fresh-cracked pepper. It’s a simple and elegant salad that is great to serve to guests or as an appetizer or side dish for a fancy date night. You can serve this salad with a crusty slice of no-knead bread for a light lunch or dinner.
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Dijon Vegetable And Lentil Salad
There are many days when my dinners are grab-and-go and definitely low in vegetables. To compensate, I try to include a variety of vegetables in my lunch and other meals. Right now, I am totally in love with taking grilled chicken with a side of Dijon vegetable and lentil salad for lunch.
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Orange Salad With Honeyed Hazelnuts
Juicy, fruity, and crunchy, this Orange Salad with Honeyed Hazelnuts is the perfect addition to your holiday spread! Bursting with vibrant flavors, the sweet oranges are complemented by the rich crunch of hazelnuts drizzled with honey. This refreshing salad adds a pop of color and a zesty flavor that balances heavier holiday dishes. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite!
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Apple Pomegranate Green Salad With Cider Vinaigrette
I think it’s safe to say we all enjoy rich food on the holidays, but there’s nothing like a fabulous green salad to lighten up our plates and bellies. This Apple Pomegranate Green Salad with cider vinaigrette will balance out the heaviness of your holiday meal. We eat with our eyes, so the beautiful colors of the salad will get attention and hopefully disappear as fast as the rest of the holiday table spread.
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Roasted Beet And Orange Salad
This roasted beet and orange salad features roasted beets and fresh oranges arranged on a bed of mixed greens. It is then brightened with an easy and refreshing orange vinaigrette.
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Apple Spinach Salad
Simple to make, tasty, and so colorful, this Apple Spinach Salad is perfect for any family dinner. It’s naturally gluten-free and can also be dairy-free if needed. Crisp apples, juicy pomegranates, toasted almonds, savory onion, and crumbled feta cheese combine to make a delicious salad. We love this salad served with my balsamic dressing, which has just a hint of maple syrup to round it out. Whether you’re looking for something stunning for your holiday table, company, or a delicious family dinner, this salad will be your go-to.
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Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This Fall, Try Our Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, a burst of autumn flavors in every bite. With roasted sweet potatoes, roasted beets, and nutritious quinoa, this fall salad provides plenty of nutrition while delighting your taste buds.
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