This Autumn Panzanella is packed with roasted butternut squash, macerated red onions, toasted hazelnuts, and crispy fried sage. A brown-butter vinaigrette ties everything together, soaking into golden croutons. It’s make-ahead friendly, vibrant, and the perfect salad to brighten a Thanksgiving spread.
Salads
Easy Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Try this irresistible Honey-Dijon Brussels Sprout Salad with Buttery Panko Breadcrumbs. Thinly sliced sprouts bathed in a spicy, sweet sauce, topped with shaved parmesan and crunchy panko. A burst of flavors and textures!
Easy Fall Salad: Roasted Cauliflower, Grapes, and Honey-Dijon Dressing
Inspired by Ina Garten’s roasted grapes, this salad pairs jammy, caramelized grapes with spiced cauliflower, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts. A honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together for a sweet, tangy, and savory dish that’s perfect for fall dinners, holiday tables, or weekday meal prep.
The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado & Frito Crunch
This Smitten Kitchen grilled chicken salad is smoky, zesty, and absolutely crave-worthy. Chili-rubbed chicken thighs meet charred corn, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, finished with a tangy cilantro-lime dressing. The salty crunch of Fritos takes it over the top – bright, hearty, and satisfying enough to make even salad skeptics fall in love.
The Secret to Creamy Lemon-Miso Dressing: Aquafaba Magic
This Creamy Lemon–Miso Dressing, from Samin Nosrat’s Good Things is bright, tangy, and unbelievably versatile. The recipe uses aquafaba (chickpea liquid) to create a rich, mayo-like base flavored with lemon, garlic, miso, and spices. You’ll want to drizzle it on everything.
Easy Farro Tabbouleh Salad – A Fresh Take on a Classic
This Farro Tabbouleh is a hearty twist on the Mediterranean classic. Nutty farro is tossed with sherry vinegar, olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta. Fresh, light, and satisfying, it’s perfect as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.
Cool, Crisp & Colorful: Ina Garten’s Israeli Vegetable Salad
This Israeli Vegetable Salad is the ultimate no-cook summer dish. A bed of garlicky hummus with a touch of Sriracha is topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, and onion. Finished with mint and lemon vinaigrette, it’s perfect with pita or crackers.
Easy Broccoli Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing (No-Cook Summer Dinner)
When summer heat makes cooking unthinkable, this broccoli slaw is the answer. Featuring crisp veggies, sweet-tart cranberries, and a creamy buttermilk dressing, it’s a satisfying, no-cook meal that only gets better after a chill in the fridge. Perfect for hot nights when the stove stays off.