Autumn salad recipes

Enjoy this stunning autumn salad as a side dish at a dinner party. It features carrots, courgette, broccoli, tomatoes and olives in a lovely saffron dressing

Ready-cooked chestnuts add an interesting bite to this seasonal salad

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

Liven up slices of ham, smoked duck or roast beef with this healthy and colourful side salad

Create our roasted aubergine salad with lots of different colours and textures, then serve it on a platter to deliver big impact for small effort

Make good use of kale and put it centre-stage in this easy caesar salad topped with croutons. It can serve two as a main course, or four as a starter

This full-of-flavour autumnal salad has a zesty kick and is best eaten straight away

Showcase beetroot in a tangy dressing with cheese, walnuts and rocket as a garnish – it makes a great talking point when entertaining

A perfect salad for one of those late summer-early autumn days – ready in just over half an hour

Combine roasted vegetables with chickpeas and feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad which provides an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day

A rustic salad with cured beef, blue cheese and chicory teamed sweet pears, and dressed in a red wine vinaigrette

The earthiness of beetroot complements the sweet yet tart plums and toasted pecans in this side salad. Pair with lamb for an autumnal feast

A superhealthy salad that makes a satisfying autumn lunch

A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese

This autumnal salad makes a fresh and healthy side dish and is great served with grilled halloumi or burgers

Try this veggie salad as a main course lunch, or as a side dish. With roasted carrots, lentils, apple, mint and preserved lemon, it's a wonderful autumnal dish

Leave the skin on the beetroots in this lentil-based salad and create less food waste - just be sure to give them a good scrub. Enjoy with hot smoked fish

This hearty salad is iron-rich and full of autumn flavours - serve on its own or as a Sunday roast side dish

This earthy and vegetarian rice pilaf is good for feeding a crowd, so works well on a buffet table

Get a whopping 4 of your 5-a-day with this superhealthy salad, why not make extra for your lunchbox too

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Cauliflower is often overlooked, but try it roasted in this winter salad for a plateful of crunchy goodness

Serve this filling salad as a healthy veggie supper during the week. It's packed with nutrient-rich kale, new potatoes, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds