This fall salad recipe is about to become your go-to on cool autumn nights (but let’s be honest, you’ll be making it all winter, too). We’re talking crispy roasted carrots (yup, just like our viral smashed baby carrots), chickpeas, Brussels sprouts, apples, and a pomegranate vinaigrette that ties it all together with a sweet-tangy bow. Not only is it ridiculously easy to throw together, but it’s loaded with texture and flavor in every bite. Grab your biggest serving bowl, and watch this become the salad you can’t stop thinking about.
You’ll Be Making This On Repeat
Perfectly Balanced: It’s packed with veggies, healthy fats, and protein to keep you full and energized for hours. Totally Customizable: You can swap out ingredients based on what’s in your fridge or your personal favorites (toasted pecans, anyone?). Meal-Prep Friendly: Make a big batch and enjoy this fall salad all week long (it tastes just as delicious cold as it does warm!)
Grab These Ingredients
Crispy Mix-Ins: Smashing and roasting carrots with chickpeas creates the ultimate texture combo. You can use any ol’ can of chickpeas (or learn how to cook chickpeas from scratch!). Fresh Additions: To give this salad layers of flavor, we’ll add freshly shredded Brussels sprouts, peppery arugula, and sweet, crisp apple slices. Cheese: We’ve got a generous amount of cheese here (because…cheese). Parmesan provides that sharp, nutty goodness, while crumbled feta cheese adds creaminess to each bite (goat cheese would also work well!). Vinaigrette: Pomegranate juice adds a burst of tartness, while red wine vinegar and honey balance it out. If pomegranate juice isn’t in the juice aisle, check near the fresh juices in the produce section! You can also use apple cider vinegar or maple syrup if you prefer. Dried Cranberries: To tie everything together, we’ll need some dried cranberries (aka tiny bursts of tart, chewy amazingness).
Making This Salad Is So Simple
Why This Recipe Works
By now, I think it’s clear that this salad is about to become your fall go-to. If not, here are a few more reasons.
Seasonal Perfection: It’s all the best flavors of the fall harvest in a bowl! Impressive Enough For Guests: Yet so easy, you can whip it up on a weeknight without breaking a sweat! Texture Heaven: This salad has all the right textures—crispy, crunchy, chewy, tender, and refreshing!
Pair This With
This fall salad is a meal in itself, but for the ultimate ‘autumn vibes’ experience, pair it with these cozy dishes to complete the spread.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup: Nothing beats a creamy, comforting bowl of this soup for a classic soup and salad meal. Stuffed Acorn Squash: There’s a reason this hearty, Thanksgiving-approved main dish is one of our reader favorites! Butternut Squash Risotto: Can you think of a cozier dish than cheesy, tender risotto infused with sweet butternut squash?
