Once the leaves leave their trees and the clocks fall back, we start craving comfort food. It’s easy to forget during this time that fall produce delivers some of the best, most complex flavors of the year that fit perfectly into salad recipes. We’re trading lightweight greens for robust, earthy ingredients like roasted beets, hearty kale, and sweet citrus. Try one of the recipes below to see the humble salad into a deeply satisfying, full-on meal. After all, dinner can be both cozy and fulfilling without weighing you down.
7 Fall Salad Recipes
Salad with Apple Bourbon Dressing
What could be more fall than an Apple Bourbon Dressing? Apple cider from your local farm fuses with bourbon, maple syrup, shallots, ginger, and other seasonings. Among a mix of lettuce and radishes, it shines without being too overpowering.
Lemon Za’atar Salad
Whenever the cooler weather hits, a bit of za’atar spice is here to warm you up. This Lemon Za’atar Salad is zesty, herbal, and savory with a trace of citrus throughout it all. Use this salad recipe on those days you need a little wake-me-up.
Citrus and Kale Salad With Fig and Honey Vinaigrette
This Citrus and Kale Salad with Fig and Honey Vinaigrette is a bright and refreshing take on fall flavors. It combines the robust, earthy bitterness of kale with tangy segments of grapefruits and oranges. The salad finishes with a homemade vinaigrette that blends fig and honey with lemon and Dijon mustard.
Fennel Orange Salad
As a star of fall produce, fennel’s natural anise flavoring makes for a perfect match with sweet citrus. This Fennel Orange Salad uplifts the two with whipped ricotta, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Serve it alongside crunchy and delicious homemade olive croutons.
Roasted Radish Salad
Take advantage of radishes during their peak! This Roasted Radish Salad offers a surprising way to enjoy radishes. The heat mellows their intensity, bringing out a subtle sweetness and tender texture. We then toss them in savory flavors like garlic, Old Bay seasoning, crunchy celery, and a Dijon dressing.
Reuben Salad with Grilled Cheese Croutons
We’re taking all the savory, tangy flavors of your favorite sandwich and transforming them into a hearty salad. This recipe features thick-sliced corned beef and sauerkraut dressed in a creamy, homemade Thousand Island dressing. The ultimate twist is the grilled cheese croutons, made from marbled rye and Swiss cheese.
Maple Curry Salad Dressing
In case you already have a salad in mind but just need the dressing to finish things off, let us be your guide. Our Maple Curry Salad Dressing is equal parts sweet and spicy. Autumnal maple syrup transforms with curry powder, cumin, aleppo pepper, orange zest, grapeseed oil, and white balsamic vinegar.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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