5 of the healthiest autumn salads: how to diversify your table (+ bonus video)

Autumn is the perfect time to prepare a variety of salads using fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients. We at joy-pup offer 5 wonderful autumn salads that will enrich your menu at this time of year.

Watch the bonus video of a delicious autumn salad

Salad with pumpkin and walnuts

Ingredients:

• 500 g pumpkin, diced
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 100 g goat cheese
• 4 cups fresh arugula
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step recipe:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil, and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the pumpkin is soft and golden.
• Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan for a few minutes until fragrant. Cool them and roughly chop them.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted pumpkin, nuts and goat cheese. Pour over the dressing and stir gently.

Salad with pear and blue cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 pears, thinly sliced
• 150 g blue cheese (eg Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
• 4 cups greens
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine the herbs, pear slices and walnuts.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
• Sprinkle the salad with crumbled blue cheese before serving.

Autumn salad with cranberries and chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, fried and sliced
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 large carrot, grated on a coarse grater
• 4 cups greens
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a bowl, combine the greens, cranberries, grated carrots and roasted chicken.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
• Sprinkle with walnuts before serving.

Salad with buckwheat and nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup buckwheat, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 red onion, sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine buckwheat, walnuts, onion and parsley.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Salad with cabbage, apples and nuts

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped red cabbage
• 2 red apples, diced
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, chopped apples, walnuts and onion.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately or refrigerate for richer flavor.

To be continued…