Fall Salad Recipes

This delicious collection of Fall Salad Recipes features both green and pasta salad dishes filled with tasty and crisp autumn produce.

More Collections: Fall Recipes, Fall Soups, Fall Dinner, Fall Desserts

Collage of fall salad recipes.

Seasonal Fall Salads

Salads are my go-to when I eat out. I love the freshness, and of course the variety of flavors! They make a filling and delicious main dish.

While salads are a popular summer staple, we really love to eat salads all year long. By utilizing seasonal produce, you can switch up the elements of a salad and make them perfect for any season.

This collection of Fall Salad Recipes does just that! Filled with seasonal produce, and topped with the flavors of fall, these salads are fabulous!

Filling enough to be a main dish, or a tasty accompaniment, you will love them all!

Fall salad recipes - Brussel sprout salad on a white plate.

Elements of a Great Salad

When layering a salad I divide it into 4 elements The Base, The Body, The Toppings, and The Dressing. 

The Base

The Base of a salad is most often a mixture of leafy greens such as iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cabbage, spinach, arugula, kale etc. You can also use pasta as a base for salad. Generally, I use smaller noodles that you can spear with a fork such as shells, bow tie, penne, wagon wheel, rigatoni.

The Body

The Body includes a layer of produce and proteins. 

  • Favorite produce include Cabbage, Carrots, Broccoli, Fig, Grape, Pear, Pomegranate, Brussel sprout, Cauliflower, Beets, Butternut Squash, Cranberry, Apples, Sweet potato.
    • The list could go on and you can really use whatever you think tastes great whether it’s in season or not. I would say when creating your salad, take advantage of all the different colors and textures there are and give your eyes a feat before your mouth.
  • Favorite Proteins. I love adding grilled steak or chicken breasts, cubed ham, boiled eggs, bacon. This is a really easy way to increase a salads nutritional value and make them more hearty and filling.
Caesar salad dressing in a glass jar.

The Toppings

Includes everything else to add flavor, color and lettuce to the salad. 

  • Cheese. Cheese is an easy ingredient to use that will add an extra layer of flavor to pasta salads or veggie salads. It can be cubed, shredded or crumbled. Some favorite cheeses include feta cheese, goat’s cheese, parmesan cheese, blue cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • Nuts and Seeds. Almonds, walnuts and pecans are the most used nuts, but any type can be used.Try them candied: Candied Pecans, Candied Walnuts and Candied Almonds. You can also toss in some poppyseeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
  • Fresh Herbs. When adding herbs use a very light touch. You don’t want their flavor to overwhelm the rest of the dish. Some favorite Autumn Herbs include: parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, lavender, cilantro, mint. You can also use salt and black pepper to season your salad. 

The Dressing

In my opinion, the dressing you put on your salad is just as important as the produce used. Most recipe posts will give you dressing suggestions, but here are some individual dressing recipes you may like to have:

Fall salad recipes - Fall salad with salad dressing.

serving + storing info

How much to serve. Another reason salads are great during the fall is because they help balance out heavier, warmer dishes like casseroles  and soups. When serving as a side dish plan to serve  ½-1 cup (4-6 oz) pasta salad per guest. For green/vegetable salads plan to serve 1-2 c (2 ½ -5 oz) per person.

Make ahead of time. Most salads can be assembled 24 hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge. However, do not add the dressing until right before serving.

Prepare the different elements and keep them in separate containers until you’re ready to toss them together and serve. Make dressing up to a week ahead of time and store it in a mason jar in the fridge. Give it a good shake before pouring.

STORE. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Note that green salads that already have dressing will only last 1-2 days. Pasta salads tend to get a bit dry when stored, so just add extra dressing before eating the leftovers.


best Fall Salads

So many great veggies are in season this time of year that make salads heartier and more delicious in the fall. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Fall Salad Recipes!

Strawberry Harvest Salad – Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa’s! It’s topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.

Favorite Broccoli Salad – This Sunny Broccoli Salad is a simple, tasty and hearty broccoli salad served with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mixed with a delicious, homemade mayonnaise-vinegar based dressing that is perfect for BBQs and get togethers.

Chicken Caesar Salad – This Chicken Caesar Salad is jam packed with grilled chicken, croutons, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, parmesan cheese and tomatoes. It’s so flavorful, you won’t believe how simple it is to make!

Brussel Sprouts Salad – Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!

Antipasto Salad – Antipasto Salad Is the perfect summer salad! It’s filled with tomatoes, cheeses, cured meats, veggies and more and can be topped with your favorite dressing.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – Flavorful and simple cauliflower salad with a creamy crunch! Filled with veggies, onions, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese, this salad is sure to be a hit at any BBQ or get together.

7 Layer Salad – 7 Layers of Goodness in this delicious layered Salad. This recipe isn’t only delicious, but is easy to customize and is great to make ahead of time too!

Pizza Salad – Delish Pizza Salad is hearty & refreshing. All of the flavors of pizza on a bed of greens, topped with a homemade herb dressing!

Kale Salad – Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!

Fall Fruit Salad – Fall fruit salad is full of seasonal fruit and dressed in a bright honey, orange, and poppy seed dressing!

Waldorf Salad – Waldorf Salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing, it’s perfect for any lunch, dinner or appetizer.

fall pasta salads

Don’t forget about the pasta salads! These are also perfectly simple to make and enjoy in the fall months.

Cashew Chicken Salad – Cashew Chicken Salad – A creamy chicken salad with pasta, grapes, cashews and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. It’s a great alternative to classic chicken salad.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad – Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is filled with spicy buffalo wings and topped with a tangy blue cheese dressing. It is easy and delish!

Layered Pasta Salad – A dish that is appealing to both your taste buds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.

Asian Noodle Salad – Asian Noodle Salad – coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing!

Asian Pasta Salad – Easy & Delicious Asian Pasta Salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing is packed with veggies and flavor!

Easy Tortellini Salad – Super YUMMY and easy Tortellini Salad filled with tortellini, salad, ranch, tomatoes and bacon bits – perfect for summer time!

Taco Pasta Salad – Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!

Greek Pasta Salad – This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty Greek dressing! It’s our new go-to pasta salad and is perfectly light and refreshing.

Chinese Pasta Salad – Chinese Pasta Salad is filled with lettuce, pasta noodles, chicken, fried wontons, and more, all tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.

Spinach And Tortellini Salad – This cold tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for bbq and potlucks! With tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and parmesan tossed in Italian dressing, this Tortellini Spinach Salad is packed with all the best flavors!


the complete list

Here are the picture cards for all of the tasty Fall Salad Recipes listed above.

Whether you are looking for a great side dish or the star of the show there are so many delicious and easy salads to choose from on this list!

1 Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Salad Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 19 votes
Get the recipe

2 Broccoli Salad Recipe

Salad Broccoli Salad Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
4.97 from 60 votes
Get the recipe

3 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

Salad Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 9 votes
Get the recipe

4 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Salad Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

5 Antipasto Salad Recipe

Salad Antipasto Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

6 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 17 votes
Get the recipe

7 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Salad Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 21 votes
Get the recipe

8 Kale Salad Recipe

Salad Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 7 votes
Get the recipe

9 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 32 votes
Get the recipe

10 Pizza Salad Recipe

Salad Pizza Salad Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
5 from 9 votes
Get the recipe

11 Fall Fruit Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Fall Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 17 votes
Get the recipe

12 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
5 from 6 votes
Get the recipe

13 Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 7 votes
Get the recipe

14 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Salad Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

15 Asian Pasta Salad recipe

Salad Asian Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 2 votes
Get the recipe

16 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Appetizer, Salad Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
5 from 11 votes
Get the recipe

17 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Salad Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.94 from 16 votes
Get the recipe

18 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 3 votes
Get the recipe

19 Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 7 votes
Get the recipe

20 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Salad Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.85 from 20 votes
Get the recipe

21 Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Side Dish Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
4.93 from 13 votes
Get the recipe

More Collections: Easy Soup Recipes, Fall Appetizers, Summer Salads

Related Posts

Summer Recipes

All of these entrees, sides, salads, drinks, and desserts are some of our FAVORITE summer recipes! Fire up the grill, grab some fresh in-season produce, and make these tasty and…

Summer Salad Recipes

This collection of best summer salad recipes features all of the best savory salads, sweet salads, pasta salads, and dressings to enjoy during the summer months when seasonal produce is…

Summer Desserts

During the summertime, we love making fruity, frozen, and no-bake desserts! This collection of summer desserts includes all of our favorites! More Collections: Summer Drink Recipes, Summer Dinner Recipes, Summer…

Summer Drink Recipes

Beat the summer heat with any of these delicious summer drink recipes! Serve these flavored drinks at BBQ’s and parties, or cool off with a refreshing fruit smoothie. More Collections:…

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

Join the Conversation

Rate and Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *