50 Fresh Winter Salads to Fight Holiday Excess

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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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Spicy Carrot Sesame Salad

Get the recipe: spicy carrot sesame salad

Farro Salad With Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing

Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing

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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad

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

Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad

Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

Curried Carrot Salad

Get the recipe: curried carrot salad

Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad

Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad

Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing

Asian Chicken Salad With Crispy Ramen Noodles

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Kale Caesar Salad

Get the recipe: kale caesar salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Walnuts and Apples

Kale and Quinoa Chopped Salad

Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad With Gorgonzola, Pear, and Pancetta

Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad

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

Get the recipe: marinated chickpea salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranate, Walnuts, and Jalapeño

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado

Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad

Butternut Squash Tabbouleh

Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs

Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime

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Fennel, Orange, and Feta Salad

Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

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Brussels Sprout, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Mason Jar Salad

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chopped Chicken Salad

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Citrus Salad

Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens

Winter Broccoli Salad

Get the recipe: winter broccoli salad

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Winter Fruit Salad

Get the recipe: Winter fruit salad

Quinoa, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing

Raw Collard Green Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Almonds, & Parmesan

Pecan Pesto Farro Salad

Get the recipe: pecan petso farro salad

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

Kale Salad with Apples

Get the recipe: kale salad with apples

Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Cucumber Onion Salad

Get the recipe: cucumber onion salad

Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing

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