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Autumn Salads

March 26, 2026 · The Flexitarian Leave a Comment

Roasted vegetable autumn salad

Cosy & Seasonal Autumn Salads for Cooler Days

Autumn salads bring warmth, texture, and rich seasonal flavour to your table. As the weather cools, autumn salads become heartier, combining roasted vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and bold dressings into satisfying dishes that work as both mains and sides. These vegetarian, vegan, and meat free recipes celebrate the best produce of the season while keeping meals fresh and balanced.

From roasted squash and sweet potatoes to beetroot, carrots, figs, apples, and toasted seeds, autumn salads highlight earthy ingredients at their peak. Warm elements paired with crisp greens create contrast and depth, while dressings made with mustard, maple, balsamic, or citrus add brightness. The result is a collection of meat free salads that feel nourishing, colourful, and perfect for transitional weather.

Easy Vegetarian & Vegan Autumn Salad Recipes

Many autumn salads are simple to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend lunches. Adding lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, or farro turns seasonal vegetables into filling vegetarian or vegan meals. Crumbled cheese or plant-based alternatives, crunchy nuts, and fresh herbs add layers of flavour and texture.

These autumn salads are designed to be flexible and adaptable, whether you follow a vegetarian diet, prefer vegan cooking, or are simply looking to enjoy more meat free meals. Explore this collection and discover how roasted vegetables and seasonal ingredients can transform everyday produce into comforting, flavour-packed dishes you’ll enjoy throughout the season.

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Makes: 4 servings
Ready In: 25 minutes minutes
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a bright, flavour-packed twist on a classic pasta dish, combining sweet corn, black beans, and a tangy lime creamy dressing.
Autumn Salads
Crispy Potato Salad
Makes: 6 servings
Ready In: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
This smashed crispy potato salad is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the classic. Golden, jagged potatoes meet a smoky chipotle mayo, tossed with black beans, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs.
Autumn Salads
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Makes: 6 servings
Ready In: 10 minutes minutes
Fresh and crispy, this shaved Brussels sprouts salad is tossed in a zingy lemon dressing and combines thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, apple, dry cranberries, walnuts, parsley, and feta cheese.
Autumn Salads
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Makes: 6 servings
Ready In: 40 minutes minutes
This Mexican-inspired roasted sweet potato salad is a 40-minute plant-based delight! With black beans, corn, and a citrusy lime dressing, it makes a fresh and hearty meal.
Autumn Salads
Mushroom Salad (with Tahini Dressing)
Makes: 2 servings
Ready In: 20 minutes minutes
This mushroom salad is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, it is a simple yet satisfying dish that is perfect for those busy weeknights or when you need a quick, healthy lunch.
Autumn Salads
Green Bean Salad with Grilled Corn & Smoky Tempeh
Makes: 4 people
Ready In: 30 minutes minutes
This green bean salad with grilled corn is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines fresh vegetables, smoky flavours, and protein-rich tempeh.
Autumn Salads
Brussels Sprout and Pearl Barley Salad
Makes: 4 people
Ready In: 45 minutes minutes
A hearty warm winter salad bursting with the zingy flavours of lemon and pomegranate.
Brussels Sprout and Pearl Barley Salad | The Flexitarian
Roasted Red Cabbage Salad
Makes: 6 people
Ready In: 40 minutes minutes
Tossed in a lemon and fennel dressing. this salad brings together some favourite winter flavours.
Autumn Salads
Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Salad [vegan]
Makes: 4 people
Ready In: 45 minutes minutes
This delicious roasted carrot and parsnip salad is tossed in a rich and creamy tahini dressing. Best eaten warm or at room temperature, this dish is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Salad [vegan] The Flexitarian
Charred Corn Salad
Makes: 4 servings
Ready In: 30 minutes minutes
This simple charred corn salad makes a tasty and delicious end of summer or early autumn dish.
Autumn Salads
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Bulgur Wheat and Lentil [vegan]
Makes: 4 people
Ready In: 50 minutes minutes
This vegan roasted butternut squash salad with bulgur wheat and lentil has a zingy lime and ginger dressing. Hearty and delicious, it is topped with crunchy pomegranate seeds and almonds.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Bulgur Wheat and Lentil by The Flexitarian
Blackberry, Apple & Feta Salad
Makes: 4 servings
Ready In: 5 minutes minutes
If you are looking for a recipe to make from seasonal apples and foraged blackberries, look no further than this scrumptious Blackberry, Apple & Feta Salad.
Blackberry, Apple & Feta Salad [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian
Courgette Salad with Miso Dressing
Makes: 2 servings
Ready In: 20 minutes minutes
This courgette salad is bursting with Asian flavours thanks to miso, ginger, coriander, mint and sesame.
Courgette, Pea & Black Bean Salad with Sweet Miso Dressing [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian
Autumn Spelt Salad
Makes: 6 servings
Ready In: 40 minutes minutes
Sweet and fruity, this Autumn Spelt Salad brings a fantastic array of goodness and seasonal produce.
Autumn Spelt Salad [vegan]
Spiralised Courgette & Edamame Salad
Makes: 2 servings
Ready In: 15 minutes minutes
This spiralised courgette and edamame salad has a delicious Asian twist.
Courgette & Edamame Salad [vegan] by The Flexitarian
Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu
Makes: 6 servings
Ready In: 50 minutes minutes
This vegan warm lentil salad with smoked tofu was inspired by the classic French dish " Lentilles aux Lardons" (Lentils with Bacon).
Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan] by The Flexitarian
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