40+ Fall Salads for Your Next Potluck

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40+ Fall Salads for Your Next Potluck2/40 Apple Walnut Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Walnut Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The pumpkin seeds and homemade dressing make this salad so special—and healthy too. Add leftover turkey, and you’ve got a main-dish salad. —Bjorg Martin, Noblesville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 227 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 3/40 Cran-Orange Couscous Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cran-Orange Couscous

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 403 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 4/40 Italian Potato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Easy Italian Potato Salad Recipe photo by

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 170 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 5/40 Apple Pecan Salad Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pecan Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I remember being excited right before Thanksgiving and Christmas, because that’s when my family made this salad. There were five children and only the oldest

helped peel the apples

helped peel the apples. It was fun when one of our boyfriends would come for the holiday for the first time. My dad would give him a huge bowl of grapes, hand him a sharp paring knife and tell him to start peeling. We all kept a straight face until he had the first grape peeled. —Debra Slone, Crossville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 250 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 6/40 Harvest Salad with Lime-Curry Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 12

servings (1-1/3 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings (1-1/3 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the dressing over greens we harvest from our garden—the lime and curry make a fantastic pairing. —Rachel Muilenburg, Prineville, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 162 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 7/40 Frito Corn Salad 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frito Corn Salad Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10

Super easy and great alongside just about any main course

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Frito corn salad is always requested by friends and family! Super easy and great alongside just about any main course. Quick tip: Wait on adding Fritos until you’re about to serve, as they tend to get soggy after a few hours. —Mandy McKinnon, North Canton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 463 calories, 35g fat (9g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 8/40 Chili Cornbread Salad 48 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From

She had copies of the recipe next to the pan

the Recipe Creator: A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to the pan. Now I make it for get-togethers and also supply copies of the recipe. I never have any leftover salad or recipes. —Kelly Newsom, Jenks, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 383 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 9/40 Perfect Salad 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Winter Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my most-requested salad recipe

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my most-requested salad recipe. Serve it as a side salad along with your holiday meal, or enjoy it for lunch the next day with cubed turkey or chicken on top. —DeNae Shewmake, Burnsville, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 235 calories, 18g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 10/40 Overnight Salad 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This layered salad is a family favorite

from a church cookbook I’ve had for 40 years

from a church cookbook I’ve had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 206 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 11/40 Holiday Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light with a hint of sweetness, this lettuce salad recipe will make everyone excited to eat their fruits and vegetables.

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

—Bryan Braack, Eldridge, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 12/40 Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to a favorite dish. — Debbie Short, Carlisle, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 156

14/40 Deluxe German Potato Salad

calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/40 BLT Turkey Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This variation of a BLT salad goes great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast—it will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. &mdash,Sherry Conley, Noel, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 294 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 14/40 Deluxe German Potato Salad

When I take the warm salad to bring-a-dish events, there are rarely leftovers!

23 Reviews Contest Winner Deluxe German Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm salad to bring-a-dish events, there are rarely leftovers! —Betty Perkins, Hot Springs, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 192 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 15/40 Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad Test Kitchen Approved Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad

This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the next day. —Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 317 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 16/40 Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint

From the Recipe Creator: For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 186 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 17/40 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 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings

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

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. 18/40 Molded Cranberry-Orange Salad 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Molded Cranberry-Orange Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

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