People often think of summer when they think of salads, but each season has its own produce that makes for its own unique and nutritious salad combinations. There are plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains that are perfect to use in a salad during the fall, and theres no reason why you cant enjoy a salad just because the weather is changing. When the cooler season rolls around, its time to stop thinking of salads as just greens and tomatoes and start experimenting with different seasonal vegetables, herbs, and even grains.If youre not sure where to begin, were here to help. To get you inspired in the coming months, weve gathered together five delicious fall salad recipes that youll definitely want to make this season. Whether youre vegan, gluten free, or even just afraid of lettuce, weve got the perfect salad for you.
Market Greens with Millet
Next time you hit up the farmers market, make sure to gather all the ingredients for thisMarket Green Salad with Millet. In addition to the seasonal baby market greens (which could include anything from kale to romaine to watercress) and cooked hulled millet, this salad contains other fall favorites including butternut squash and pomegranate seeds. This dish can be served as a starter or as an entree with some added protein, and it is both vegan and gluten free so it can satisfy people with all dietary restrictions.
Roasted Beet and Tomato Salad with Burrata and Toasted Pepitas
Nothing says fall quite like a beet salad, and this dish gets a decadent twist with the addition of fresh tomatoes, burrata cheese, and toasted pepitas. This heartyRoasted Beet and Tomato Salad is loaded with greens, cheeses, seeds, and nuts, so you wont go hungry right after eating it. Red and golden beets are roasted to perfection and then tossed with assorted cherry tomatoes, beet greens, kale microgreens, pecans, chives, and pumpkin seeds to make a rich salad that is both flavorful and healthy. The whole dish is then topped off with some goat cheese, burrata, and balsamic vinegar for a meal youll want to eat all the way into winter.
Harvest Farro Salad
Fall is the perfect time to make grain salads, and thisHarvest Farro Salad from Aggies Kitchenis a great place to start. What makes this dish, so autumn-inspired is the inclusion of many fall favorites such as apples, pears, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. With all these ingredients, you wont be missing out on any fiber, as the fiber content in the farro alone is 7 grams, not to mention all that extra youre getting from the fruits and seeds. This beautiful blend of sweet and savory is tied together with a clementine vinaigrette and the optional topping of crumbled feta cheese for more saltiness.
Quinoa and Kale Mason Jar Salad
If youre trying to eat more of your lunches at your desk instead of out to lunch, youll want to try thisQuinoa and Kale Mason Jar Salad from Pickles N Honey. This transportable salad contains Bobs Red Mill Tricolor Quinoa, baby kale, chickpeas, chives, parsley, almonds, and cranberries for a fall salad that hits all the major food groups. Even the dressing is simple and nutritious, as its made with just lemon, olive oil, garlic, and pure maple syrup. It only takes 20 minutes to makeso you can do it in the morning or the night beforeand its perfect to take to work or school. Its high in plant-based proteins and healthy fats, and it sure beats eating a soggy sandwich at your desk.
Wheat Berry Salad
This uniqueWheat Berry Salad from Eating Rules is the perfect combination of soft and crunchy, and its a great way to start cooking with wheat berries if youre new to the grain. Because its made with a wheatberry base, this autumn dish is hearty, filling, and loaded with fiber and protein, but it also gets extra flavor and nutrients from the addition of walnuts, tart dried cherries, celery, and more. This vegetarian salad can be enjoyed as an entree or a side dish, and its especially tasty on chilly days when youre looking for more than just greens.