This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

This delicious collection of fall salad recipes features both green and pasta salad dishes filled with tasty and crisp autumn produce.

Collage of fall salad recipes.

Seasonal Fall Salads

Salads are my go-to when I eat out and make a hearty main dish. I love the freshness and the variety of flavors! 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!

  • For more fall salad tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

best Fall Salad Recipes

So many great veggies are in season this time of year making salads heartier and more delicious in the fall. A colorful salad makes a perfect side salad to your holiday favorites!

Brussels-sprout salad sprinkled with pomegranate seeds or kale salad topped with chopped honeycrisp apples and dried cranberries are just a couple of our fabulous favorites!

1 Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe Video

This chicken caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
5 from 21 votes
Get the recipe

2 Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Simple broccoli salad recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying crunch with a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients smothered in a creamy dressing.
4.98 from 82 votes
Get the recipe

3 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

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

4 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
5 from 14 votes
Get the recipe

5 Antipasto Salad

Antipasto Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes
Quick and hearty antipasto salad is filled with cured meats and veggies and lightly dressed with your favorite Italian dressing!
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

6 7 Layer Salad Recipe

7 Layer Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

Recipe Video

Deliciously customizable 7 Layer Salad is filled with just the right amount of goodness. It's perfect to make ahead!
5 from 20 votes
Get the recipe

7 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Waldorf salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing, it's perfect for any lunch, dinner, or appetizer.
5 from 21 votes
Get the recipe

8 Kale Salad Recipe

Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

9 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing that’s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!
5 from 119 votes
Get the recipe

10 Pizza Salad Recipe

Pizza Salad Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Pizza Salad is hearty & refreshing. All of the flavors of pizza are served on a bed of greens and topped with a homemade herb dressing!
5 from 14 votes
Get the recipe

11 Fall Fruit Salad

Fall Fruit Salad
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our Fall fruit salad is bursting with vibrant seasonal fruit dressed in a bright honey, orange, and poppy seed dressing!
5 from 19 votes
Get the recipe

12 Apple Salad

Apple Salad
Total Time: 10 minutes
With a simple citrus dressing, apple salad is packed with texture and simple, bright flavors. It's refreshing and made in minutes!
5 from 7 votes
Get the recipe

13 Cranberry Salad Recipe

Cranberry Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Simple Cranberry Salad has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's a delicious side dish or refreshing dessert!
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

14 Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Southwest Quinoa Salad is bursting with freshness. It's got a ton of texture going on and a whole lot of flavor!
5 from 12 votes
Get the recipe

fall Pasta Salads

Don’t forget about the pasta salads! These make hearty side dishes or filling main dishes. These are also perfectly simple to make and enjoy in the fall months.

15 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
A dish that is appealing to both your tastebuds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.
5 from 10 votes
Get the recipe

16 Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is filled with spicy buffalo wings and topped with a tangy blue cheese dressing. It is easy and delish!
5 from 8 votes
Get the recipe

17 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Video

Asian Noodle Salad – coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing!
5 from 11 votes
Get the recipe

18 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
Chinese Pasta Salad – filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
5 from 11 votes
Get the recipe

19 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
4.96 from 22 votes
Get the recipe

20 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It's perfectly light and refreshing.
5 from 10 votes
Get the recipe

21 Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
5 from 7 votes
Get the recipe

22 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cold spinach tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for BBQ and potlucks. It's packed with all the best flavors!
4.89 from 27 votes
Get the recipe

23 Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Creamy and fresh Cashew Chicken Salad is tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. It's a perfect summer salad!
4.94 from 16 votes
Get the recipe

FAQS

  • The base of a salad is most often a mixture of leafy greens such as iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cabbage, spinach, arugula, or kale. 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, and rigatoni.
  • Favorite produce includes cabbage, carrots, broccoli, figs, grapes, pears, pomegranate, brussels sprouts, red onion, cauliflower, beets, roast butternut squash, cranberry, apples, citrus, delicata squash, or roasted sweet potatoes. Use whatever you think tastes great whether it’s in season or not. Take advantage of all the different colors and textures and give your eyes a feast before your mouth.
  • Favorite proteins and more. I love adding grilled steak or chicken breasts, cubed ham, boiled eggs, or bacon. Grains like farro or wild rice are also great additions. This is an easy way to increase a salad’s nutritional value and make it more hearty and filling.
  • Cheese. Cheese is an easy ingredient to 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, creamy goat cheese, parmesan cheese, blue cheese, gorgonzola 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 Easy Candied Almonds all make a salad extra special. You can also toss in some poppy seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds for a nice crunch.
  • 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, and mint. You can also use salt and black pepper to season your salad. 
  • When serving as a side dish plan to serve ½-1 cup (4-6 ounces) pasta salad per guest. For green/vegetable salads plan to serve 1-2 cups (2½ -5 ounces) per person.
  • 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 or airtight container in the fridge. Give it a good shake before pouring.
  • 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 add extra dressing before eating the leftovers.

For More Fall Salads:

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

Get my cookbook!

My cookbook is the ultimate resource for feeding your friends and family with 200+ simple recipes with videos, tips & more!

Leave a comment

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