Food Recipes 12 Easy Fall Salad Recipes to Make Tonight Fall for these satisfying autumnal salads. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Instagram Twitter Website Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, Time Out New York, Forbes, and many more publications. She also writes the food newsletter, Specialty. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg DuPree Every season is salad season! And fall is no exception. Fall salads make the most of the late summer and pre-winter bounty, often vegetables in rich jewel tones, like purple radicchio, deep green kale, and ruby-hued beets. That means your composed veggies dishes are about to be so gorgeous, full of nutrients, and satisfying on a chilly night. Here are the essential salads to make this fall, and they’re all easy to execute (and even easier to enjoy). 01 of 12 Steak and Beet Salad With Radicchio Greg DuPree get the recipe This composed salad is meal-worthy, and so simple to put together for an elegant dinner. The radicchio is torn to cut down on chopping time, and the yogurt dressing is so creamy, you’ll want to double the batch for more weeknight meals. 02 of 12 Brussels Sprouts Salad Heami Lee get the recipe Brussels sprouts are an excellent autumnal salad base, and you don’t even need to cook them! Thinly sliced sprouts work like a crunchy lettuce and absorb vinaigrette so well—the leftovers are like a slaw! Top this salad with protein for a complete dinner. 03 of 12 Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Christina Holmes get the recipe A salad that can also function as a side dish or even a main course, this kale salad is tingly and crunchy, with sweetness from the apples to round it all out. Once you know this recipe, it’s bound to become a fall staple. The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day 04 of 12 Baby Kale and Chicken Caesar Caitlin Bensel get the recipe Baby kale can be found year-round in plastic clamshells at most grocery stores, and is a great ingredient for simple salads, no chopping required! Mix up the Caesar salad as a starter to a big baked pasta meal, or as the main course. 05 of 12 Farro Salad With Tuna Caitlin Bensel get the recipe Farro is an incredible fall ingredient, thanks to its heartiness and ability to stand up to big flavors. Enjoy it in this salad with radicchio, pear, and arugula, plus tuna for protein. The salad can also be 100 percent plant-based, if preferred. 06 of 12 Beet Radicchio Salad Christopher Testani get the recipe This colorful salad brings some brightness to drab fall days, and doesn’t take any special skills to plate it as if it’s being served in a restaurant. Pre-cooked beets make this salad super easy to assemble, and citrus adds a nice brightness and sweet flavor. 07 of 12 Superfood Lentil Salad Victor Protasio get the recipe Lentil salad is a workhorse that can be made once and repurposed for various meals, as lunch, dinner, or a side to serve alongside salmon or another entree. Opt for pre-cooked lentils if you want to speed up the process. 10 Quick and Easy Lunch Salads You Can Make in Less Than 10 Minutes 08 of 12 Warm Roast Chicken Salad Greg DuPree get the recipe A wonderfully satisfying chicken dinner that’s also a salad? We’re here for it. This salad recipe takes a juicy roast chicken and puts it atop a crisp fall salad for the best of both worlds. 09 of 12 Celery and Apple Salad With Crispy Buckwheat Alison Miksch get the recipe This refreshing green salad offers a satisfying crunch, and pairs nicely with hearty braised meats or a lighter meal. Opt for whole celery (not just the hearts) from the store or farmer’s market, for the best flavor and decorative leaves. 10 of 12 Roasted Sweet Potato and Bulgur Salad Charles Masters get the recipe This salad practically makes itself! While the sweet potatoes are roasting, you’ll just whip up a vinaigrette and a pot of bulgur, and then assemble with fresh watercress, plus feta and crisp pistachios, for all the elements that go together so seamlessly. 11 of 12 Miso Caesar Salad Caitlin Bensel get the recipe Add savory umami to your Caesar salad with some miso in the dressing. It’s so good, you’ll be making this recipe through the winter. It’s also quick, so you can make it a full meal with a topping of chicken nuggets, fish sticks, or tofu. 35 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make 12 of 12 Make-Ahead Holiday Salad Greg DuPree get the recipe This tender kale salad isn’t just for holidays, but a great weekday hack to have a marinated, healthy salad ready to grab-and-go for days. Make an even bigger batch of vinaigrette to whip up a second salad once the first one is all gone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit