With Winter comes the holidays, and with the holidays comes an abundance of cookies [1], cocktails [2], and indulgent meals. If you're seeking a break from the excess of the season, consider one of these salads. By choosing to prepare dishes with Winter produce [3] rather than out-of-season items like tomatoes and corn, you'll not only have tastier results but will also save money in the process [4]. This roundup of our favorite Winter salad recipes includes the freshest cold-weather ingredients, so you won't be sacrificing flavor by choosing salad over heartier holiday meals.
— Additional reporting by Brinton Parker
Warm Spinach Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs and Bacon
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon [5]
Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing
Get the recipe: mason jar quinoa salad with green Thai-style dressing, sweet potato, and pomegranate seeds [6]
Spicy Carrot Sesame Salad
Get the recipe: spicy carrot sesame salad [7]
Farro Salad With Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing
Get the recipe: farro salad with basil lemon tahini dressing [8]
Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken kale caesar salad [9]
Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower, chickpea, and quinoa salad with jalapeño lime dressing [10]
Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad [11]
Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach [12]
Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad With Citrus and Cranberries
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts, kale, and lentil salad with citrus and cranberries [13]
Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate
Get the recipe: farro salad with delicata squash and pomegranate [14]
Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad [15]
Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad [16]
Curried Carrot Salad
Get the recipe: curried carrot salad [17]
Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad
Get the recipe: cauliflower, broccoli, and sesame salad [18]
Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad [19]
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: lemony lentil and chickpea salad [20]
Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing
Get the recipe: arugula, dried cherry, and wild rice salad with lemony dressing [21]
Asian Chicken Salad With Crispy Ramen Noodles
Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad with crispy ramen noodles [22]
Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: kale caesar salad [23]
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Walnuts and Apples
Get the recipe: shaved brussels sprout salad with walnuts and apples [24]
Kale and Quinoa Chopped Salad
Get the recipe: kale and quinoa chopped salad [25]
Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad With Gorgonzola, Pear, and Pancetta
Get the recipe: brussels sprout and kale salad with gorgonzola, pear, and pancetta [26]
Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad
Get the recipe: spicy tahini soba noodle salad [27]
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Vietnamese chicken salad [28]
Chicken Salad With Olive Oil and Herbs
Get the recipe: chicken salad with olive oil and herbs [29]
Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: kale salad with pecorino, pine nuts, and golden raisins [30]
Marinated Chickpea Salad
Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad [31]
Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts salad with pomegranate, walnuts, and jalapeño [32]
Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower and farro salad with feta and avocado [33]
Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
Get the recipe: watermelon radish, orange, and goat cheese salad [34]
Butternut Squash Tabbouleh
Get the recipe: butternut squash tabbouleh [35]
Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: Swiss chard salad with lemon, parmesan, and breadcrumbs [36]
Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime
Get the recipe: ginger roasted pumpkin and quinoa salad with mint, chili, and lime [37]
Fennel, Orange, and Feta Salad
Get the recipe: fennel, orange, and feta salad [38]
Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce [39]
Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: brussels sprout, butternut squash, and pomegranate mason jar salad [40]
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chopped Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled ginger-sesame chopped chicken salad [41]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Citrus Salad
Get the recipe: shredded brussels sprouts and citrus salad [42]
Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens
Get the recipe: farro salad with toasted pine nuts, currants, and mustard greens [43]
Winter Broccoli Salad
Get the recipe: winter broccoli salad [44]
Winter Fruit Salad
Get the recipe: Winter fruit salad [45]
Quinoa, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: quinoa, pomegranate, and arugula salad [46]
Grilled Radicchio Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled radicchio salad with creamy miso dressing [47]
Raw Collard Green Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Almonds, & Parmesan
Get the recipe: collard green salad with squash, almonds, and parmesan [48]
Pecan Pesto Farro Salad
Get the recipe: pecan petso farro salad [49]
Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: quinoa sweet potato salad [50]
Kale Salad with Apples
Get the recipe: kale salad with apples [51]
Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Get the recipe: vegan roasted sweet potato salad [52]
Cucumber Onion Salad
Get the recipe: cucumber onion salad [53]
Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
Get the recipe: chicken, bacon, and avocado salad [54]