8 Seasonal Salads That Actually Feel Satisfying
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Contrary to popular belief, salads don’t always have to be boring and tasteless. With the right greens paired with the right fruits and ingredients, salads can be flavorful, vibrant, and so fulfilling that you can actually have them as a light lunch. Salads are actually so versatile; you can serve them as sides, lunches, or snacks. Leftover salad? Wrap it up in a tortilla to take with you to work. So, ditch your boring greens with these 8 delicious salads featuring the best of summer-to-fall vibe.
Broccoli Crunch Salad
The “crunch” in the name comes from nuts and, yes, raw broccoli florets. Broccoli serves as the green base of the salad and steals the show when this salad is concerned. A handful of tangy dried cranberries and creamy Manchego cheese add a little something extra to the salad. Full Recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad
Grilled Peach Salad
End-of-season peaches are so ripe and juicy, and grilling them turns them ever so much sweeter – perfect to be the star of a salad. Baby arugula is the perfect salad companion – the peppery taste complements the sweet peaches perfectly. Full Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad
Apple Pecan Salad
The changing season brings crisp fall air, shorter days, and, my favorite of all, apples. Juicy, crisp apples are tossed in delicate mixed greens and crunchy toasted pecans. A light drizzle of shaved parmesan gives it a strong, nutty undertone that you will absolutely love. Full Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad
Pear Arugula Salad
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Just like fall starts creeping into September, pears have also started creeping into the farmers’ market. Now is the perfect time to sneak some into your salads, like this pear arugula salad that was a seasonal hit last year. Choose peppery arugula for this salad for a nutty combination with sweet pears. Full Recipe: Pear Arugula Salad
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Think salad, but instead of adding a green base, you add chicken. This is where this cranberry walnut chicken salad comes in. The juicy chicken is tossed in crisp celery, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, with a creamy mayo dressing, a perfect addition to the texture. Full Recipe: Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potatoes coated in mildly spicy harissa and roasted to perfection – this is the perfect way to start the season. The leafy greens and pumpkin seeds give the salad a nice, crunchy texture, while a tangy lime dressing seals the deal, making it the perfect fall salad. Full Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Ancient Grains Salad
The wholly earthy, nutty, and crunchy salad features no fruit but fully sets the fall vibe. With a combination of flavors and textures, including earthy farro, tangy cranberries, crunchy pita chips, and crisp peppery arugula, this salad is an absolute win at the lunch table, as a side as well as a light lunch. Full Recipe: Ancient Grains Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Take the wholesome vibes up a notch with this peppery, spicy, and healthy roasted cauliflower salad. It’s hard to determine what the star of the show is, between the cauliflower, the spicy chickpeas, and the nutty tahini, but I’m definitely gonna go with the crumbly roasted cauliflower. Full Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad
