50 Fresh Winter Salads to Fight Holiday Excess
With Winter comes the holidays, and with the holidays comes an abundance of cookies, cocktails, 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 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. 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
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Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing
Spicy Carrot Sesame Salad
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Farro Salad With Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing
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Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad
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Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing
Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
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Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach
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Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad With Citrus and Cranberries
Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate
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Guacamole Chicken Salad
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Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad
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Curried Carrot Salad
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Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
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Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad
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Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing
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Asian Chicken Salad With Crispy Ramen Noodles
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Kale Caesar Salad
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Walnuts and Apples
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Kale and Quinoa Chopped Salad
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Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad With Gorgonzola, Pear, and Pancetta
Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad
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Chicken Salad With Olive Oil and Herbs
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Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
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Marinated Chickpea Salad
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño
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Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado
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Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
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Butternut Squash Tabbouleh
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Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs
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Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime
Fennel, Orange, and Feta Salad
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Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Mason Jar Salad
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chopped Chicken Salad
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Citrus Salad
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Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens
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Winter Broccoli Salad
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Winter Fruit Salad
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Quinoa, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad
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Grilled Radicchio Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
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Raw Collard Green Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Almonds, & Parmesan
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Pecan Pesto Farro Salad
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Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad
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Kale Salad with Apples
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Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
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Cucumber Onion Salad
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Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
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