Published: October 16, 2023 Modified: August 28, 2026 by Cathy Trochelman Leave a comment

The Best Fall Salads

15 DELICIOUS Fall Salads that are guaranteed to get you excited for sweater weather!

Fall is upon us… and along with it, a whole new world of salad possibilities. Time to trade in the garden tomatoes for heartier ingredients like apples, pears, beets, and brussels sprouts. There’s something about a cozy fall salad that feels so inviting… and once you realize all the delicious ingredients you can use, you can’t help but fall in love with salads in a whole new way.

Whether you’re hosting a fall get together or looking for some fresh flavors to get you through the week, these 15 fall salads are exactly what you need to freshen up your fall!

1
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad – loaded with dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled goat cheese. This salad is big on flavor and makes the perfect addition to your holiday table!
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2
Apple Walnut Salad
This Apple Walnut Salad is the ultimate salad for fall! Loaded with fresh apples, crisp cucumber, crunchy walnuts, toasted pumpkin seeds, gorgonzola cheese, and sweet honey poppy seed dressing….this salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, crunchy, and SO delicious!
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3
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Brussel Sprout Salad will change the way you feel about brussel sprouts! Whether you're a long time fan or have sworn them off for good…I guarantee you've never have brussel sprouts THIS delicious before. This salad is my new favorite way to eat them, and once you try it, you'll see why. It's packed with amazing flavor and crunch and absolutely perfect for fall!
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4
Apple Pecan Salad
The ULTIMATE fall salad! Loaded with sliced apples, dried cherries, candied pecans, and crumbled blue cheese, it's everything you want in a salad… and even more delicious when you drizzle it with homemade apple cider vinaigrette!
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5
Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad
This Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad is perfect for fall! Loaded with fresh pears, walnuts, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, red onions, and gorgonzola cheese, it's ideal for holidays and fall gatherings!
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6
Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad
This Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad is one of our fall favorites! It’s a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, and perfect for the holiday season. Loaded with sweet apples, fresh cranberries, crispy bacon, crunchy pecans, goat cheese, green onions, and a light vinaigrette, this salad makes a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday meal.
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7
Beet Salad
Beet Salad is a deliciously savory sweet combination that’s popular on many restaurant menus. This recipe combines fresh beets with candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, green onions, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette in a simple salad that’s absolute perfection!
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8
Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad – made with mixed greens, apples, cucumbers, celery, red onion, feta cheese, and pomegranate seeds, and drizzled with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. A beautiful, delicious salad that's perfect for the holidays!
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9
BBQ Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Fresh greens topped with shredded BBQ chicken, sliced pears, chopped walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. A hearty, delicious salad that's perfect for fall!
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10
Apple Brie Salad
This Apple Brie Salad combines the crispness of apples with the creaminess of Brie cheese in a delicious salad that's perfect for winter!
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11
Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad
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12
Cherry, Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad
Cherry Pecan Goat Cheese Salad is a refreshingly beautiful side dish, filled with rich holiday flavors. Fresh greens topped with dried cherries, pecans, goat cheese, green onions, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect any time!
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13
Apple Wedge Salad
This Apple Wedge Salad is loaded with fresh apples, chopped walnuts, crispy bacon, and gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a sweet, creamy golden balsamic dressing! The perfect salad for fall!
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14
Cranberry-Orange Harvest Salad
This Cranberry-Orange Harvest Salad combines mixed greens with dried fruit & nuts, gorgonzola cheese, and a zesty orange vinaigrette.
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15
Winter Salad
Everyone loves a good winter salad, and this one is our favorite! Loaded with baby kale, cucumbers, goat cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, bacon, and pomegranate seeds, it's the perfect way to brighten up those cold winter days. And… topped with a simple balsamic vinaigrette… it's perfectly light, yet oh so satisfying.
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