Fall into autumn flavors with these delicious recipes. These are our favorite salads, side dishes, and dinner recipes to celebrate the season of colorful leaves, hayrides, chilly mornings, and pumpkin spiced everything. 

Of course, fall is also the season of back to school, back to fall sports, pre-holiday madness. So, we included quick and easy options—ones that you can make in one bowl or skillet, that take minimal ingredients, or that you can whip up in 30 minutes or less. Primal Kitchen is always here to help with pantry staples like Pure Avocado Oil, plus sauces and condiments to bring the flavor and help you create dishes the whole family will love with ingredients you feel great about. 

Without further ado, here are our must-make fall salads, sides, and main dishes. Looking for the best fall soups? Check out our fall soups collection here!

Fall Salad Recipes

Autumn Salad

The name says it all! This salad features fall faves like apple, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, along with dried fruit, bacon (which is fab in any season), and poppyseed dressing

Autumn salad with Poppyseed Dressing

 

Harvest Bowl with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

A little bit salad, a little bit bowl, a whole lot of delectable fall flavor! The mix of warm roasted veggies tossed with crunchy greens and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette is a nice change from cold summer salads.

Roasted veggie salad with Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Fall Salad with Acorn Squash

This variation on the theme features acorn squash. It's a little bit milder than its butternut or delicata brethren, so we paired it with robust and herby Italian Vinaigrette to enhance the flavor quotient. 

Fall salad with acorn squash and Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette


Fall Dinner Recipes

Fall Vegetable Pasta with Bacon & Alfredo Sauce

In a hurry? Grab a package of store-bought veggies noodles and a jar of Primal Kitchen Vegan Alfredo, and make this meal in less than 30 minutes.

Fall veggie skillet with Primal Kitchen Vegan Alfredo Sauce

 

Marry Me Tuscan Salmon Skillet

Here's another 30-minute, one-pot dinner recipe, this time featuring the hearty, wholesome flavor of Primal Kitchen's Sundried Tomato Pasta Sauce. And if you or your family members aren't big fans of salmon, we have a marry me chicken version, too!

Marry me salmon in a cast iron skillet with sundried tomato sauce.

 

Million Dollar Spaghetti

So named because it tastes like a million bucks. This baked pasta casserole comes together in about 15 minutes then bakes while you help the kids with their homework or binge a couple episodes of your favorite show. 

Baked million dollar spaghetti in a white casserole dish

 

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Some nights you need a meal that you can just throw in the slow cooker and forget about—but you still want it to taste good. This is the recipe for just such an occasion. Simply add chicken breasts, Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing, and some cream cheese to the slow cooker, and you get a scrumptious main dish everyone will love.

Slow cooker ranch chicken with Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing

 

Best Fall Side Dishes

Spicy Turmeric Pumpkin Fries

The ideal combo of salty and savory, these fries are a unique new way to get your pumpkin fix this fall! Don’t forget to dunk in Chipotle Lime Mayo for a Southwestern take on a classic side.

Pumpkin fries on a sheet of parchment paper.


Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

This vegetarian fall recipe is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Roasted butternut squash with maple syrup and hazelnuts pairs beautifully with just about any type of protein you're serving.

Maple roasted butternut squash with hazelnuts


Apple Coleslaw

Taking a trip to the apple orchard? Turn your autumnal bounty into a delicious, and creamy, side dish! 

Close-up of apple cole slaw with cabbage and sliced apples

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

The tang and sweetness of balsamic vinegar can overpower more delicate veggies, but it's an ideal partner for root vegetables, which happen to be in season in autumn. If you’ve never made a balsamic reduction before, pick up a bottle of balsamic vinegar and follow this easy tutorial.

balsamic roasted vegetables

 

BONUS: Fall Dessert Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

A Primal version of the classic fall treat, these baked donuts call for almond flour and monk fruit. Dunk them in coffee or serve them with warm apple cider.

Baked pumpkin spice donuts piled on a plate

 

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Who says pumpkin pie is just for Thanksgiving? Enjoy these bars all autumn long. We gave them a little something special with chai flavored whipped topping made with Primal Kitchen Chai Collagen Latte Mix.