As the weather cools we turn to heartier dishes, but with the sun still out some days and a little warmth in the air, you may not want all carb-rich and stews just yet. So letโs find some balance between these hearty salads full of fresh autumn flavours and seasonal favourites like chunky butternut squash, leafy kale, carrots and beetroot.
Looking for more summer salads instead or hearty dishes to enjoy alongside?

01
Moroccan-style carrot and orange salad
Moroccan-style carrot and orange salad
A fragrant and bright Moroccan salad with crisp carrots and an orange flower water dressing.

02
Couscous, carrot and chickpea salad
Couscous, carrot and chickpea salad
This Middle Eastern-style salad is a spicy and fragrant delight.

03
Moroccan spiced carrot, pumpkin and chickpea salad
Moroccan spiced carrot, pumpkin and chickpea salad
Thereโs no wilting lettuce leaves or โboringโ diet ingredients here! With Moroccan-spiced roast veggies and couscous full of juicy currants and crumbly feta, this epic salad is perfect for a healthy dinner.

04
Beetroot and heirloom carrot salad with persian fetta
Beetroot and heirloom carrot salad with persian fetta
Colourful heirloom carrots, in hues of purple, taste the same as their orange cousins, and were in fact the norm until the Dutch developed the modern-day orange version in the 17th century. They taste and look fantastic in this stunning salad.

05
Roasted brussels sprouts & lentil salad
Roasted brussels sprouts & lentil salad
This delicious golden roasted brussels sprout and lentil salad is great for lunch or as a salad side for dinner. Itโs also perfect for diabetics.

06
Orange, Grapefruit, Fennel and Hazelnut Salad
Orange, fennel and hazelnut salad
This colourfrul orange, fennel, grapefruit and hazelnut salad recipe is full of witlof leaves and a tasty dressing for a light and healthy lunch idea.

07
Salad Niรงoise
Discover this classic French tuna salad โitโs delicious, filling and packed with fresh vegies and egg. Characterised by beans, olives & easy dressing

08
Crunchy Asian chicken salad
Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.

09
Warm autumnal salad
A roasted root vegetable salad will still taste great as leftovers the next day.

11
Warm gnocchi salad
Olives, artichokes, red onion and basil make sure this warm gnocchi salad is just bursting with colour and flavour. It makes a great lunch, starter or light dinner.

12
Miso eggplant and noodle salad
Miso eggplant and noodle salad
This delicious noodle salad recipe is served with light Japanese udon noodles, grilled miso eggplant and healthy edamame for a quick lunch or dinner.

14
Zucchini, eggplant and bean salad
Zucchini, eggplant and bean salad
A bright and colourful zucchini, eggplant and bean salad to lighten up your lunches and dinners.

15
Warm tuna pasta salad
Mix and match the vegies in this pasta salad thatโs both tasty and nutritious. Make sure to make a big batch for a cold snack the next day.

16
Broccoli barley salad
This hearty grilled broccoli salad is packed full of fresh vegetable, fragrant oregano salsa and your choice of salmon, fetta or beef.

18
Chickpea and silverbeet salad
Fresh, green and very, very good for you, this chickpea and silverbeet salad makes a great lunch or side dish.

20
Warm salad of root vegetables
Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.

21
Broccoli and ocean trout salad
Broccoli and ocean trout salad
Ocean trout is a tender and tasty addition to a salad โ especially if youโre over salmon. Together with sweet pear, crunchy seared vegetables and cashews, this salad has it all.

22
Warm barley and vegetable salad
Warm barley and vegetable salad
Serve this salad as an accompaniment to grilled fish or roast chicken, or with crumbled goatโs cheese as a main meal.

23
Broad bean and brussels sprout salad with poached eggs
Broad bean and brussels sprout salad with poached eggs
This fresh brussel sporut and broad bean salad is finsihed off perfectly with crunchy walnuts, parmesan and silky poached eggs.

24
Eggplant, kale and lentil salad
Eggplant, kale and lentil salad
This delicious salad is packed full of flavour and textures, proving that healthy lunches donโt have to taste boring. Youโll love the combination of flavours and sweet pomegranate dressing.

25
Warm red cabbage & bacon salad
Warm red cabbage & bacon salad
Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad

27
Warm potato and broad bean salad with bacon and feta
Warm potato and broad bean salad with bacon and feta
This salad is warm but wonderfully fresh, combining lovely spring ingredients to create a healthy meal for lunch or dinner.

28
Roast vegetables with autumn tabouli
Roast vegetables with autumn tabouli
As the cooler weather encroaches following summer, serve up carefully roasted vegetables and sweet banana chillies with this popular Middle Eastern salad for a wholesome addition to any meal.