Lunch has never tasted so good.

If you prefer a creamier texture, gently mash some of the beans as you stir everything together.

Massaging nutrient-rich kale helps to tenderize the leaves while infusing them with the flavors of the dressing.

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

It features sweet cherries, crunchy celery, nutty aged goat cheese and toasted pecans.

If you could find red quinoa, it’s particularly pretty.

Substitute 2 chopped anchovies for the miso if you like.

white bean salad with spinach, carrots, almonds in a serving bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Or add baked tofu, poached salmon or grilled chicken for a boost of protein.

If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.

To make it a dinner salad, top with shrimp or chicken.

Roasted Cranberry Squash Cauliflower Salad

Serving bowl of autumn salad with utensils on a rust colored linen, surrounded by glasses of sparkling water.

Jen Causey (Photographer), Rishon Hanners (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist)

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a recipe photo of the Composed Salad with Pickled Beets and Smoked Tofu

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Loaded Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad

Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar