Best 20 Autumn Salad Recipes

AUTUMN FRUIT SALAD WITH CINNAMON GREEK YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place pears, apples, and grapes in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Set aside.
• To a small bowl, add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a wire whisk to blend well.
• Drizzle dressing over the fruit. Toss gently until fruit is coated. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the apples, almonds, cranberries, cherries and yogurt until evenly coated.

AUTUMN WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and brown sugar together in a bowl to make dressing.
• Combine pear, apple, celery, raisins, cranberries, and walnuts in a bowl. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
• Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine pineapple and sugar; bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Add cream cheese; stir until mixture is thoroughly combined. Cool. , Fold in apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves.

AUTUMN MAIN DISH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Prepare dressing if necessary. Dress salad to taste. I'd use ~1/4 cup but some may like it stronger.
• Let sit for 10 minutes to blend flavors and toss again.

AUTUMN HARVEST SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Chill dressing in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Layer spring mix, apple, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, cranberries, and red onion in a serving dish. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

AUTUMN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add wheat berries. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook until soft, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and place on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer squash to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil and let cool.
• Meanwhile, mix orange juice, remaining oil, maple syrup, and orange zest together in a bowl for vinaigrette.
• Combine cooked wheat berries, roasted squash, vinaigrette, parsley, and cranberries together in a large bowl. Let cool in the refrigerator, 10 to 20 minutes. Top salad with sliced almonds and serve.

ROASTED AUTUMN HARVEST SALAD

Steps:

• Roast beets: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets on a parchment-lined piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes for baby beets and up to 1 1/4 hours for larger beets. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then rub off skins with paper towels. Cut beets in half (or into quarters or sixths if large).
• Meanwhile, roast shallots, parsnips, and carrots: Toss shallots, parsnips, and carrots in a large bowl with remaining 3 tablespoons oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with rosemary, tossing to coat. Roast until tender and golden, turning vegetables over once, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Prepare greens: Wash arugula and dry thoroughly, then place in a bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel (or damp paper towels). Refrigerate until needed (this will help crisp the leaves).
• Toss vegetables and greens with vinaigrette: Toss parsnips, carrots, and shallots with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss beets separately with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette (to prevent their color from bleeding). Toss arugula with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and season lightly with salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Compose salad and serve: Line a serving platter with arugula and arrange vegetables on top. Serve salad immediately.

AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, mayonnaise, celery, apple, cranberries, horseradish sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

AUTUMN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

AUTUMN GREENS SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast sunflower seeds on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, stir mustard, lemon juice, salt, and maple syrup together in a small bowl; whisk in oil until emulsified.
• Toss brussels sprouts, chard, and kale together. Stir in sunflower seeds and pour in dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, almonds, cranberries and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat.

AUTUMN BUTTERNUT AND KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss squash, onion, maple syrup, oil, thyme and black pepper in a large bowl. Place evenly on large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; roast 30 minutes or until squash is tender and edges are starting to brown.
• Place kale in the same large bowl. Toss with hot, cooked squash and onions and set aside. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and pecans; serve immediately.

AUTUMN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Core and wedge apples.
• Combine apples, grapes, and mandarin oranges in medium bowl.
• Add marshmallows, yogurt and lime zest; mix gently.
• Sprinkle nuts over top.
• Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

AUTUMN APPLE PEPITA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss pepitas with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Toast in the preheated oven until pepitas start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, shallot, and black pepper together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and shake dressing vigorously.
• Toss the toasted pepitas, dressing, romaine lettuce, spinach, apple chips, cranberries, and bleu cheese together in a large bowl.

HEALTHY FARRO SALAD WITH AUTUMN GREENS AND ROASTED GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in the upper and lower thirds.
• In a medium saucepan, combine farro and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, combine grapes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on a baking sheet. Place red onion slices on a separate baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Flip slices and drizzle with another tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer baking sheet with onions on the bottom rack of oven and baking sheet with grapes to top rack. Roast, flipping onions every 15 minutes, until onions are golden brown and grapes have burst, about 45 minutes.
• Transfer roasted grapes and onions to bowl with farro. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well to combine and let cool, about 20 minutes.
• Immediately before serving, gently toss in greens. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar. Transfer to a platter, top with goat cheese, if desired, and serve.

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil the pineapple and sugar 3 minutes. Mix in the lemon gelatin mix, stirring until dissolved. Stir in the cream cheese. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes.
• Gently fold the apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping into the mixture. Transfer to a 9x9 inch square pan. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until firm.

AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the diced apples in a large bowl and toss them in the lemon juice.
• Add the cubed chicken, red onion, shredded carrots, pecan pieces, and golden raisins.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, and cinnamon; pour over chicken salad mixture and toss to evenly coat.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill at least 1-2 hours before serving.