20 FALL SALAD IDEAS
Whether it’s fall or summer, I can’t live without salads. Honestly, nothing is healthier and more refreshing than a bowl of salad.
If you’re also a fan of salads and looking for healthier options for your daily diet, this roundup guide is for you. From hearty potato and quinoa salads to crunchy veggie and chicken salads, I’ve got a variety of satisfying salad recipes.
Most of the salads on this list are low in calories and carbs, making them perfect for those following keto diets.
Most importantly, if you’re on a weight loss journey, you will find many light and healthy salad recipes on this list. So let’s see which salad recipes suit you the most.
1- BAVARIAN POTATO SALAD
Try this Bayrischer Kartoffelsalat (Bavarian Potato Salad) with cucumber for a quick, easy, and healthy meal. This authentic German potato salad is a wonderful side dish to serve for dinner, alongside your barbecues in summer, or accompany your meals during the holidays!
2- PINEAPPLE MANGO HABANERO SALSA
Homemade mango habanero salsa made with sweet, fresh mangoes, pineapple, tangy lime, and spicy habaneros.
It is great to serve as a condiment with grilled fish and chicken, serve on burgers, or spoon on salads, just to mention a few!
3- Harvest Grain Bowl
Looking for the perfect protein-packed bowl of goodness to keep you powered through the day? This harvest grain bowl will do just that! In fact, it’s loaded with quinoa, chicken, sweet potatoes, beans, greens, feta, and Refrigerator Pickled Onions and then topped off with an easy cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
4- Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese
My Autumn Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing is fresh, colorful, and flavorful. Loaded with bits of roasted pecans, juicy pears, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is full of delicious surprises and perfect for fall.
5- Panera Fuji Apple Salad
Panera Fuji Apple Salad with chicken is flavorful, and the homemade dressing sets it above the rest! There’s so much to love about this salad. It’s sure to be a favorite you’ll want to make again and again.
6- Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad with Chicken
Wendy’s is known for their fresh burgers, chili, and many other great menu items. Here is my Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad version with chicken, cranberries, and blue cheese.
7- BLUE CHEESE APPLE SALAD
I’ve been making this blue cheese apple salad for years; it’s easy and always a hit! This tasty and satisfying salad could be on your table in a few minutes with simple ingredients. Keep reading for tips and tricks that take this salad to the next level!
8- APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Crispy, crunchy, salty, and sweet, this apple walnut salad is so good and takes only minutes to make. A quick salad dressing of apple cider vinegar, grainy Dijon mustard, and maple syrup brings all the delicious flavors together for a salad that can be a side or a main dish.
9- ARUGULA BURRATA SALAD
A perfect recipe for spring or fall, this easy arugula burrata salad with oven-roasted grapes is perfect as a starter, side dish, or light main meal. Peppery arugula and creamy burrata cheese come together with juicy roasted grapes, balsamic vinegar, and salty prosciutto for a crazy delicious salad.
10- Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate
This cranberry quinoa salad with pomegranate, feta, kale, and butternut squash is a gorgeous, vibrant, and healthy side dish for any occasion. Still, it is especially appropriate for Fall and Winter! Make it in advance to allow all of the flavors to intensify! {Gluten-free, Vegetarian & Nut-free}
11- Fall Harvest Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Packed with autumnal ingredients like sweet potato, apple, cranberry, and pecans, this harvest salad recipe is perfect for fall! It’s a wonderful stand-alone lunch, a main course if you add protein or a festive side dish for special meals like Thanksgiving.
12- Fattoush Salad Recipe
Try out this tasty fattoush salad recipe that is easy to make, packed with healthy ingredients, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal option!
13- HARVEST CHICKEN SALAD
This delicious Harvest Chicken Salad features apple cider-marinated grilled chicken, crispy bacon, chunks of blue cheese, walnuts, red onion, mixed baby greens, and red and green chunks of apples.
14- Kale Slaw with Apples
This kale slaw with apples is the best kale salad! It has tons of crunch and the most amazing flavor. It’s easy to make in just minutes with apples, slivered almonds, kale, and a sweet and tangy homemade dressing.
15- FALL HARVEST PASTA SALAD
This healthy fall harvest pasta salad is easy to make and packed with your favorite fall produce! I love the simplicity and versatility of this dish. Feel free to throw in whatever veggies you have lying around that need to be used up before the end of the week!
16- Sausage Sweet Potato Salad
Sausage sweet potato salad is made with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, chicken sausage chunks, and arugula tossed with simple balsamic dressing. It is sprinkled with dried cranberries and crunchy almond flakes. Enjoy the mix of sweet and savory!
17- Salad with Pomegranate
This big-small salad with pomegranate is about eating plenty of healthy nutrients in a small bowl. It’s easy to make, fresh, healthy, and ready in 5 minutes.
18- Crunchy Kale Chicken Salad Recipe
My husband loves rotisserie chicken, but I don’t, so I always look for ways to turn his leftovers into healthy chicken recipes. Recently, I adapted an easy kale salad recipe into one that uses up leftovers, saves money, and serves as a delicious spring or summer main dish salad.
19- Sausage Sweet Potato Salad
Sausage sweet potato salad is made with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, chicken sausage chunks, and arugula tossed with simple balsamic dressing. It is sprinkled with dried cranberries and crunchy almond flakes. Enjoy the mix of sweet and savory!
20- Fragrant brown rice salad
This fragrant, healthy brown rice salad recipe boasts a rainbow of flavors, colors, and textures, all brought together with a fragrant orange, honey, and mustard dressing.
