15+ Easy Fall Salad Recipes for Autumn Meals, Gatherings and Thanksgiving

Salads aren’t just for summer. Once fall arrives, there are so many seasonal ingredients you can toss into a bowl and make something really good. This collection of Fall Salad Recipes has plenty of ideas made with apples, pears, roasted vegetables, cranberries, nuts, hearty greens, and other autumn favorites. Serve them for lunch, pair them with dinner, or add one to your Thanksgiving or fall gathering menu.

For more seasonal meal ideas, check out these easy Fall Dinner Recipes.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Brussels sprouts and kale are tossed with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette, candied pecans, and dried cranberries to make this seasonal salad. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and hearty enough to serve as a Thanksgiving or holiday side dish.

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Walnuts and Feta

Roasted beets are paired with salad greens, tangy feta, crunchy walnuts, fresh mint, and a pomegranate-lemon dressing. This colorful salad makes an easy side for fall dinners or holiday meals.

Smoked Turkey Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Kale, roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, hazelnuts, and feta are tossed with a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette in this Harvest Salad. Add smoked turkey for a filling lunch, or serve it without the turkey as a fall side dish.

Chicken Apple Salad

Crisp apples and savory chicken make this salad fresh, filling, and easy to prepare. Serve it for lunch or as a light fall dinner when you want something simple.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts

Shaved Brussels sprouts are mixed with dried cranberries and walnuts for a crunchy fall slaw. It’s an easy alternative to a leafy salad and works well for Thanksgiving, potlucks, and other fall gatherings.

Pear and Fennel Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Fresh pears and crisp fennel are tossed with a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes this Pear and Fennel Salad a refreshing side to serve with richer fall dishes.

Carrot Apple Walnut Salad

Carrots, crisp apples, and walnuts make this simple salad crunchy and slightly sweet. Make it ahead for weekday lunches or serve it as an easy side with chicken, pork, or other fall dinners.

Beetroot Sweet Potato Salad

Roasted sweet potatoes and beets make this colorful fall salad both filling and flavorful. It’s an easy way to use seasonal root vegetables and can be served warm or chilled.

Couscous Pumpkin Salad

Tender pumpkin and fluffy couscous make this fall salad filling without being too heavy. Serve this Couscous Pumpkin Salad for lunch or pair it with chicken, pork, or another main dish for dinner.

Fall Kale Salad with Delicata Squash

Roasted delicata squash adds a slightly sweet, caramelized flavor to this seasonal Fall Kale Salad. It makes a flavorful side for fall dinners, Thanksgiving, or other holiday meals.

Roast Vegetable Salad with Quinoa

Roasted vegetables and quinoa make this a hearty salad that can work as a side or a light meal. It’s also an easy way to use a mix of fall vegetables you already have on hand.

Spinach and Butternut Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, and crispy prosciutto give this salad a good balance of sweet and savory flavors. Serve it for lunch, a light dinner, or alongside your favorite fall main dish.

Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Roasted pumpkin gives this simple salad plenty of fall flavor and makes it more filling than a basic green salad. Serve it alongside a weeknight dinner or add it to your Thanksgiving menu.

Arugula Persimmon Salad

Peppery arugula pairs well with the natural sweetness of fresh persimmons in this simple seasonal salad. It’s a lighter fall side that works especially well with roasted meats and holiday meals.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Roasted sweet potatoes add a slightly sweet flavor and make this salad filling enough for lunch or a light meal. It also works well as a side for weeknight dinners and fall gatherings.

Pomegranate and Pear Salad

This Pomegranate and Pear Salad is fresh, colorful and elegant. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, pork, or other savory dishes, or add it to your Thanksgiving or holiday menu.

There’s a lot you can do with a salad once fall ingredients are in season. Add roasted vegetables for warmth, fresh fruit for a little sweetness, or nuts and seeds for some crunch. I hope you find a few recipes here that make it onto your table this fall, from simple weekday meals to Thanksgiving dinner.