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
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Warm Spinach Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs and Bacon
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon
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Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing
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Spicy Carrot Sesame Salad
Get the recipe: spicy carrot sesame salad
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Farro Salad With Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing
Get the recipe: farro salad with basil lemon tahini dressing
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Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing
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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
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Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach
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Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad With Citrus and Cranberries
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Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate
Get the recipe: farro salad with delicata squash and pomegranate
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Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad
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Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad
Get the recipe: cauliflower, broccoli, and sesame salad
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad
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Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing
Get the recipe: arugula, dried cherry, and wild rice salad with lemony dressing
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Asian Chicken Salad With Crispy Ramen Noodles
Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad with crispy ramen noodles
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Walnuts and Apples
Get the recipe: shaved brussels sprout salad with walnuts and apples
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Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad With Gorgonzola, Pear, and Pancetta
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Chicken Salad With Olive Oil and Herbs
Get the recipe: chicken salad with olive oil and herbs
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Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: kale salad with pecorino, pine nuts, and golden raisins
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño
Get the recipe: 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
Get the recipe: watermelon radish, orange, and goat cheese salad
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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
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Fennel, Orange, and Feta Salad
Get the recipe: fennel, orange, and feta salad
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Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
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Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Mason Jar Salad
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Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chopped Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled ginger-sesame chopped chicken salad
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Citrus Salad
Get the recipe: shredded brussels sprouts and citrus salad
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Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens
Get the recipe: farro salad with toasted pine nuts, currants, and mustard greens
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Quinoa, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: quinoa, pomegranate, and arugula salad
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Grilled Radicchio Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled radicchio salad with creamy miso dressing
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Raw Collard Green Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Almonds, & Parmesan
Get the recipe: collard green salad with squash, almonds, and parmesan
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Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
Get the recipe: chicken, bacon, and avocado salad