21 Fresh & Flavorful Autumn Salad Recipes You’ll Crave All Season

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Autumn Farro Salad with Feta & Herbs

Overhead photo of farro salad with roasted squash, red pepper, feta, and parsley in a glass bowl.

Nutty farro tossed with feta, herbs, and roasted veggies. It’s rustic, filling, and destined to be your new go-to fall side.

Autumn Farro Salad with Feta & Herbs

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro, rinsed

  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)

  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (optional)

  • 2 tbsp lemon vinaigrette

Directions

  • Cook farro in vegetable broth according to package directions. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
  • In a salad bowl, combine cooked farro, roasted veggies, feta, parsley, and dill.
  • Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently.
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FAQ: Autumn Salad Recipes

Can I make these salads ahead of time?
Yes! Most of these are meal-prep friendly, just keep dressings separate until you’re ready to serve.

What’s the best dressing for autumn salads?
Maple-balsamic, honey-Dijon, or tahini-based dressings bring out fall flavors perfectly.

Are there gluten-free options?
Absolutely. Swap grains like farro or couscous for quinoa or brown rice.

How do I keep apples from browning in salads?
Toss them in a little lemon juice or wait to slice them until right before serving.


And that’s a wrap on 21 salads that prove fall food doesn’t have to mean soup or stuffing. From apple-and-cheddar combos to kale-and-cranberry crunch, these bowls celebrate all the best seasonal produce – without hours in the kitchen.

Swap pears for apples, trade pecans for walnuts, or sneak in leftover roasted squash.

Which one’s calling your name first? Let me know in the comments, or just pin this post for the next time your crisper drawer starts judging you with a pile of neglected produce

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21 Fresh & Flavorful Autumn Salad Recipes You’ll Crave All Season

Autumn Farro Salad with Feta & Herbs

Overhead photo of farro salad with roasted squash, red pepper, feta, and parsley in a glass bowl.

Nutty farro tossed with feta, herbs, and roasted veggies. It’s rustic, filling, and destined to be your new go-to fall side.

Autumn Farro Salad with Feta & Herbs

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro, rinsed

  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)

  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (optional)

  • 2 tbsp lemon vinaigrette

Directions

  • Cook farro in vegetable broth according to package directions. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
  • In a salad bowl, combine cooked farro, roasted veggies, feta, parsley, and dill.
  • Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently.
Pinterest

Like this recipe?

Follow @dinnerendeavor on Pinterest

FAQ: Autumn Salad Recipes

Can I make these salads ahead of time?
Yes! Most of these are meal-prep friendly, just keep dressings separate until you’re ready to serve.

What’s the best dressing for autumn salads?
Maple-balsamic, honey-Dijon, or tahini-based dressings bring out fall flavors perfectly.

Are there gluten-free options?
Absolutely. Swap grains like farro or couscous for quinoa or brown rice.

How do I keep apples from browning in salads?
Toss them in a little lemon juice or wait to slice them until right before serving.


And that’s a wrap on 21 salads that prove fall food doesn’t have to mean soup or stuffing. From apple-and-cheddar combos to kale-and-cranberry crunch, these bowls celebrate all the best seasonal produce – without hours in the kitchen.

Swap pears for apples, trade pecans for walnuts, or sneak in leftover roasted squash.

Which one’s calling your name first? Let me know in the comments, or just pin this post for the next time your crisper drawer starts judging you with a pile of neglected produce