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
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon
Get the recipe: spicy carrot sesame salad
Get the recipe: farro salad with basil lemon tahini dressing
Get the recipe: Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach
Get the recipe: farro salad with delicata squash and pomegranate
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad
Get the recipe: cauliflower, broccoli, and sesame salad
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad
Get the recipe: arugula, dried cherry, and wild rice salad with lemony dressing
Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad with crispy ramen noodles
Get the recipe: shaved brussels sprout salad with walnuts and apples
Get the recipe: chicken salad with olive oil and herbs
Get the recipe: kale salad with pecorino, pine nuts, and golden raisins
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts salad with pomegranate, walnuts, and jalapeño
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower and farro salad with feta and avocado
Get the recipe: watermelon radish, orange, and goat cheese salad
Get the recipe: Swiss chard salad with lemon, parmesan, and breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: fennel, orange, and feta salad
Get the recipe: grilled ginger-sesame chopped chicken salad
Get the recipe: shredded brussels sprouts and citrus salad
Get the recipe: farro salad with toasted pine nuts, currants, and mustard greens
Get the recipe: quinoa, pomegranate, and arugula salad
Get the recipe: grilled radicchio salad with creamy miso dressing
Get the recipe: collard green salad with squash, almonds, and parmesan
Get the recipe: chicken, bacon, and avocado salad