30 Fall Harvest Salads

Read Time: 14 mins

30 Fall Harvest Salads1/30 Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful salad is easy to make, and it’s even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You can use pecans in place of the almonds or watercress instead of the arugula or spinach. —Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 361 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g

This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu

protein. 2/30 Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it’s perfect for special meals. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 206 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 3/30 Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad 1 Review

This salad is so delicious, I defy your kids to turn their noses up at it

Test Kitchen Approved Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can’t get enough of them. This salad is so delicious, I defy your kids to turn their noses up at it. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 4/30 Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad 2 Reviews Test

This salad is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods!

Kitchen Approved Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods! It gets even better after it sits for a while in the fridge, so I make it ahead. I use my homemade honey mustard dressing, but any type works just fine. —Alexandra Weisser, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 207 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 5/30 Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We had leftover roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese. My family loved it! Now we also add caramelized pumpkin seeds (my brother’s idea) and a homemade dressing. —Nicole Sadowsky, Rancho Santa Fe, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 218 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

12g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/30 Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One day, company was on the way, and I forgot to buy salad fixings. Scavenging the fridge for ingredients, I pulled these together and invented a salad superstar. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 109 calories, 8g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 7/30 Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit

13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 8/30 Antipasto Salad Platter Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to work in a pizza shop where this salad was the most popular item on the menu. The dish is perfect for nights when it’s just too hot to cook. —Webbie Carvajal, Alpine, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 342 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1830mg sodium,

9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein

9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 9/30 Cabbage and Rutabaga Slaw Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a favorite crunchy slaw that’s a perfect way to use cool-weather veggies. We love it as a side with any spicy main dish. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 126 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/30 Roasted Butternut Squash

Now they love it!

Panzanella 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Squash was a hard sell with my family until I paired it with pumpkin seeds, cranberries and horseradish. Now they love it! —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 407 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. 11/30 Wendy’s Apple Pomegranate Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

Whenever I make this, it’s like having lunch with my grandmother again

the Recipe Creator: My grandparents grew pomegranates, pecans and walnuts and would send us some each year. Some of my best memories are the days I used to spend with my grandmother learning how to cook with her. Whenever I make this, it’s like having lunch with my grandmother again. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 165 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 12/30 Ramen Noodle Salad 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Ramen Salad Recipe photo by Taste

For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I just shake them all together when it’s time to eat. —LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 189 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 13/30 Company Green Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25

Works perfectly every time

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck. Works perfectly every time. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 14/30 Roasted Beet Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time

The combination may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a favorite

1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a favorite. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 125 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 15/30 Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad Recipe

We love it served warm

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it’s hearty enough to be an entree when paired with a crusty artisan bread. We love it served warm. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 391 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. 16/30 Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Test Kitchen Approved Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ Expert Tips

• Include seasonal or trendy variations to keep your meals exciting.

• Highlight prep shortcuts or time-saving techniques for busy cooks.

• Consider dietary restrictions and include substitution suggestions.

✅ Key Takeaways

• These dinner ideas are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying special occasions.

• Choose recipes that match your skill level and available kitchen tools.

• Presentation and taste both contribute to a memorable dining experience.

📣 Join Our Community