Autumn salad recipes don’t have to be boring bowls of lettuce—especially when fall produce is at its peak.

Apples, pears, squash, and cranberries are everywhere right now (including rolling around the bottom of your tote bag), and they’re begging to be tossed into something fresh and flavorful.

These recipes are crisp, cozy, and way more exciting than another pot of chili. Think roasted sweet potatoes with maple vinaigrette, kale with juicy pears, or quinoa bowls studded with cranberries.

Basically, if sweater weather had a flavor, it would look like these 21 salads.

Crisp Apple & Cheddar Autumn Salad

Sweet, crunchy apples, sharp cheddar, and a little nutty crunch. Basically the fall version of that friend who always shows up dressed perfectly for the season.