Autumn brings a bounty of seasonal produce perfect for hearty salads. Pears, apples, squash, kale, Brussels sprouts – the options for fall salads are endless. Here are 10 flavorful fall salad ideas to inspire you.
The classic spinach salad gets an autumn twist with the addition of roasted butternut squash, crumbled bacon, sliced mushrooms and a warm bacon vinaigrette. The hearty ingredients pair perfectly with the earthy spinach. For extra decadence, top it off with goat cheese or candied nuts.
Shredded kale provides a sturdy base for a harvest salad. Toss the kale with roasted diced beets, chopped apples, crumbled feta or blue cheese and a pomegranate vinaigrette. The sweet and tart pomegranate seeds add little bursts of flavor to each bite.
For a satisfying supper salad, combine cooked and cooled farro or wheat berries with sautéed mushrooms, shredded Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. A creamy shallot vinaigrette ties all the hearty components together. Top with grilled chicken for extra protein.
Chopped romaine lettuce pairs well with the smoky and savory flavors of bacon, roasted delicata squash and sliced pears. Toss with a maple cider vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness. The delicata squash has an edible skin, so no need to peel – simply halve, scoop out the seeds and roast.
For a fall twist on the Cobb salad, top chopped romaine with roasted butternut squash, diced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, diced avocado and tangy blue cheese. The creamy avocado and rich butternut squash balance the hearty romaine and smoky bacon.
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