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Fall is the time to enjoy warm, hearty, and nutritious meals, and luckily, the season is bursting with delicious vegetables. However, meals can get heavier and heavier as we head into the holiday season, so it’s a great idea to incorporate salad recipes into your weekly meal plan. These salads are anything but boring, and paired with your favorite homemade dressing, they’re the perfect addition to any fall table. Take this beauty, for example. Delicata squash is deliciously caramelized when roasted, bringing out a sweet flavor and sticky texture. The skin is tender enough to eat, so there is no need to peel it first. Layered on greens, sweetened with pomegranate seeds, and featuring a crunchy texture of roasted pumpkin seeds, this salad is one you’ll make all season long.

Kohlrabi and apple are a winning combination in this refreshing salad. Toasted sunflower seeds add extra crunch and it all comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight salad for a fall day.

Butternut squash is one of the best parts of fall, and we’ll take any excuse to add it to our weeknight recipes. This warm and hearty salad is made with roasted butternut squash, arugula, walnuts and dried cranberries. It’s sweet, savory and hearty, so it’s a great addition to your fall table. Bring it to your next potluck or “friendship” celebration.

Shaving Brussels sprouts is a fun way to enjoy this hearty vegetable, and even haters will appreciate how easy they are to eat when shaved. Toss this chunky salad in a homemade citrus and shallot vinaigrette, then garnish with chopped hazelnuts and diced pecorino.

It wouldn’t be fall without roasted squash, and this salad recipe is simple and delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it combines butternut squash, acorn squash and kabocha squash. The Brussels sprouts add extra crunch and the arugula adds just the right amount of peppery flavor.

Everyone’s favorite fall flavors come together in this hearty salad. Toasted pecans, roasted squash and dried cranberries are like an ode to Thanksgiving, and this salad is a great way to enjoy those festive flavors anytime you want. Top it with a zesty dressing and serve it by the spoonful at your next buffet.

If you’re looking for a warm salad that tastes awesome but is surprisingly easy to make, try this Sweet and Salty Kale Salad. Roasted sweet potatoes and onions add a caramelized sweetness that pairs perfectly with a champagne pomegranate vinaigrette. Hearty kale is the perfect base for a hearty and nutritious side dish.

Crispy, crunchy and fresh, this hearty fall salad is filling and delicious. Sweet roasted shallots and butternut squash are topped with crunchy pecans, pumpkin seeds and crispy onions.

Pear and blue cheese combine for the perfect balance of sweetness and umami in this easy salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight dish that feels like it should be reserved for a special occasion. Garnish with freshly chopped walnuts to add a crunchy texture to the creamy salad.

This colorful salad tastes as good as it looks, thanks to the creamy peanut butter dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, all you need are bright, colorful veggies like heirloom carrots, mixed radishes and fresh cucumber. A Y-peeler is the secret to shaving veggies efficiently, and juicy pomegranate seeds add extra sweetness.

It’s a hearty, warming salad that just tastes like fall. Lightly wilted Brussels sprouts mix with sweet and tart cranberries for the perfect side dish. Bring it to your next holiday party to wow your friends all season long.

Portobello mushrooms and roasted squash mean this salad is hearty enough to enjoy on its own, no entree required. It’s hearty and warm, with toasted pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.

Thanksgiving is a time for indulging, but it can’t hurt to balance the lush spread with some greens. This loaded salad combines an abundance of flavors and textures like fresh apples, pecans and crispy fried onions. Ready in less than an hour, it’s a perfect choice for dinner, lunch or a side dish.

Homemade Cranberry Dressing is a great way to add sweet and tangy flavor to any salad, and this one only takes 30 minutes to make. Drizzle it over the watercress and butter lettuce, then garnish with torn parsley and fresh tarragon.

If you’re tired of the same boring Brussels sprouts recipes, switch things up this year with a simple salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, this warm Brussels sprout salad is topped with crispy pancetta. Toss in red wine vinegar to brighten up the decadent dish.

Root vegetables are hearty and flavorful, and they taste just like fall. This roasted root vegetable salad is tossed with delicate, peppery arugula, then topped with a fried egg and grated parmesan.

Crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty, this salad is like a sensory experience with every bite. The homemade spicy brittle is perfectly balanced by rich, fatty bacon and crunchy apples. The loaded salad is a perfect side dish, but it’s filling enough to be eaten as a complete meal as well.

Earthy beets are balanced with sweet, crisp apples in this hearty salad recipe. A shallot vinaigrette adds a zesty flavor and candied walnuts add a balanced sweetness. Serve alone or with your favorite fall entrée for a complete meal.

This hearty and energizing salad is packed with nutrients. Crunchy carrots, peppery radishes and crunchy quinoa are tossed with shredded Tuscan cabbage. Drizzle with a homemade red wine vinaigrette and serve.

For a hearty salad with a burst of flavor, try this Sesame Ginger Kale Salad. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to wow your guests. Crispy apples, crunchy wontons and toasted almonds add just the right amount of texture.

This hearty salad combines roasted squash with hearty kale and juicy pomegranate seeds. Chopped fresh rosemary adds fresh flavor and chopped bacon adds crispy richness. Serve with homemade red wine vinegar.

For an easy weeknight meal, this simple salad can be ready in just 25 minutes. The best part? All you need are six ingredients. Walnut farro is tossed with pear, celery, parsley and parmesan, then seasoned with oil and apple cider vinegar. This dish is perfect as a side salad, but it’s also hearty enough to serve as a main course.

For a super easy recipe that can be ready in just 35 minutes, try this celeriac salad. Dijon, white wine vinegar and heavy cream combine to form a thick and creamy vinaigrette. Toss with curly and torn radicchio for an even crispier texture.

Sausage isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of salad, but this recipe will change that. In this dish, Italian sausage, butternut squash and red onion roast until lightly caramelized. Then the hot sweet and savory ingredients are mixed with mustard, vinegar and garlic. Mix with arugula and curlythen top with salted ricotta salad for a hearty and delicious salad.