Description
Delicious fall salad ideas featuring fresh ingredients, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 ounces leafy greens (arugula, spinach, or mixed greens)
- 2–3 cups fruits (apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries)
- 1–2 cups toasted nuts or seeds (walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds)
- 1–2 cups crumbled cheese (feta, blue cheese, goat cheese)
- 1–2 cups cooked grains (barley, quinoa, farro)
- 2–3 cups roasted vegetables (butternut squash, roasted beets, shredded carrots)
- Vinaigrette dressing (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey) or creamy yogurt dressing
- A small handful of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and drying the greens. Roast chopped vegetables in olive oil at 400°F (200°C) for 25-35 minutes.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, roasted veggies, fresh fruits, grains, and cheese in a large bowl. Top with nuts or seeds.
- Dress the salad with your choice of vinaigrette or yogurt dressing and toss gently.
Notes
Feel free to swap ingredients based on preferences. Avoid sogginess by storing dressing separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: fall salad, cozy recipes, healthy salad, autumn recipes, crowd-pleaser salads