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Are you feeling it too? The cold weather is creeping in and the comfort food is coming out. As much as I love a good stew or a casserole, I absolutely feel the need to throw a few interesting salad recipes into the mix to make sure I don't enter into full-on hibernation mode when the weather cools.
(This round-up has been updated from the original post in 2017 to add a few more amazing salads I have found or created over the years.)
What Is So Interesting About Winter Salads?
I am so glad you asked!
Once the weather starts to cool there are so many fun and interesting new flavors on offer to play with.
Try adding some of these cold-weather favourites to your next salad:
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Persimmon
- Fennel
- Squash - there are so many varieties available these days!
- Beets
- Citrus
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
Change things up and have fun playing with some new flavors.
To help get you inspired I have trawled the internet and sought out fellow bloggers to provide you with a delicious array of unique salads for winter to get you going.
I find it easier to incorporate salads into my weekly meal planning if we switch it up and have something different every time so let's get experimenting!
Vegetable Heavy Winter Salads
Adding winter vegetables to a salad makes it a whole meal unto itself as they are a lot heavier than their summer mates.
Try adding squash, potatoes, parsnips, or turnips to your next salad.
Moroccan Cauliflower and Pumpkin Couscous Salad
A dollop of yogurt dressing on top and you are good to go. Packs well for lunch the next day and can easily be prepared ahead of time for a delicious salad without the fuss.
Miso Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad
You are going to love this seasonal Miso Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad. Thinly sliced brussels are given a quick marinade in a light miso dressing and then combined with some fresh crispy apples and toasted pecans. A light and zesty salad that is the perfect accompaniment to some grilled salmon or tofu.
Warm Winter Vegetable Salad
This salad is just gorgeous and makes a nice centerpiece for a Fall or winter spread
Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Basil Hummus Dressing
Roasting a whole tray of vegetables is a great way to start off a hearty salad. This bowl pairs perfectly roasted vegetables with a quick and easy basil pesto hummus dressing.
Photo Credit:www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com
Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Chevre, Dried Cranberries and Spiced Pecans
With so much flavour going on in this salad, you are definitely going to want to dive right in.
Fruity Winter Salads
Winter fruits are something special.
From little pomegranate jewels to an almost savory persimmon, they add a fun pop of color on what can sometimes be a dreary day (weather dependant of course).
Halloumi and Cous Cous Pomegranate Salad Recipe
This is one of my favorite salad, those little pomegranate arils add so much flavor, and the color is just gorgeous
Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
This Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette is seriously over the top delicious. Loaded with thinly sliced avocado, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, perfectly cooked chicken and passionfruit you are going to find a lot of amazing flavors going on in here.
Photo Credit:www.wholesomeyum.com
Colorful Rainbow Salad Recipe + Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Add a splash of color to your winter table with this beautiful salad fromWholesome Yum.
Photo Credit:www.mykitchenlove.com
Persimmons and Watercress Salad with Candied Walnuts and Goat's Cheese
Doesn't thisPersimmon and Watercress Salad with Candied Walnuts and Goat's Cheeselook just divine?
Photo Credit:bowl-me-over.com
Roasted Beet Orange and Pistachio Salad
Full of delicious flavors and crunch, thisRoasted Beet Orange and Pistachio SaladfromBowl Me Overis just gorgeous and contains lots of health benefits too.
Photo Credit:www.kitchensanctuary.com
Roasted Kabocha and Goat's Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
I was so excited to try the pomegranate dressing in thisRoasted Kabocha and Goat's Cheese Salad with Pomegranate DressingfromKitchen Sanctuary, and it did not disappoint! Just amazing.
Photo Credit:happykitchen.rocks
Kale Salad with Caramelized Grapefruit, Avocado, Feta and Pesto Dressing • Happy Kitchen
This revitalizing and lightKale Salad with Caramelized Grapefruit, Avocado, Feta and Pesto Dressingis a must try detox salad to kick things off right in the New Year. I just love caramelized citrus.
Heartier Salads: Grains and Beans
Need something a bit more substantial to fill your belly?
Try these interesting hearty winter salads.
Baked Almond Crunch Falafel Bowl with Two Second Dressing
Baked Almond Crunch Falafel Bowl with Two Second Dressingis the perfect comfort food salad. The falafels are still nice and hot from the oven, and when paired with some rice and lots of fresh, raw veg, they take on a lighter note, which is a much appreciated break from the heavier winter fare.
Winter Farro Salad with Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette
Winter Farro Salad with Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette has a lot going on. The nuttiness of farro shines through in contrast to the sweetness of the winter fruit. Feta gives it just that little bit of zestinessneeded. And the nuts and seeds give it enough crunch to make this a well-rounded salad that is as much at home as a side on your dinner table, or as the star of the show at a picnic.
Photo Credit:www.midlifecroissant.com
Rockin' Mid-Winter Lentil Spinach Salad with Prune Vinaigrette
I just love how filling and full of flavor thisRockin' Mid-Winter Lentil Spinach Salad with Prune VinaigrettefromMidlife Croissantis. Plus, adding prunes to a salad dressing definitely gives it a bit of an edge!
Photo Credit:www.veggieinspired.com
Quinoa Spinach Salad w/ Butternut Squash & Apple
This one has the triple whammy - fruit, veg and grains!
Photo Credit:indfused.com
Warm Lentil Salad with Mango Ginger Dressing
A true winter bliss salad!Warm curried lentils combined with veggies and a super healthy mango ginger and avocado dressing! FromIndfused.
Chicken and Meat Winter Salads
Salads aren't just for meat-free Monday.
Take your salad to the next level and add some chicken or beef.
Chicken Shawarma Salad With Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Believe me when I tell you thisChicken Shawarma Saladis on repeat in our house year-round!
Photo Credit:cookinglsl.com
Fillet Mignon Fall Salad Recipe
Fillet Mignon combined withmixed greens, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, onions, chopped hazelnuts and chopped apple...umm yes please.
This fun salad is ticking all the essential boxes in our house.
Photo Credit:www.cottercrunch.com
Warm Salad with Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese
ThisWarm Greens Salad with Smoked Salmon and Goat cheeseis sure to satisfy your tastebuds and nourish your body! I just love the flavors in this unique salad recipe.
Photo Credit:www.thelifejolie.com
Copycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad
ThisCopycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Saladis as healthy as it is tasty, and so quick and easy that it practically begs you to make it for a simple weeknight dinner!
Believe me when I tell you this Chicken Shawarma Salad is on repeat in our house year-round!
Fillet Mignon Fall Salad from Cooking LSL.
Fillet Mignon combined withmixed greens, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, onions, chopped hazelnuts and chopped apple...umm yes please.
This fun salad is ticking all the essential boxes in our house.
This Warm Greens Salad with Smoked Salmon and Goat cheese is sure to satisfy your tastebuds and nourish your Body! I just love the flavors in this unique salad recipe courtesy of Cotter Crunch.
This Copycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad is as healthy as it is tasty, and so quick and easy that it practically begs you to make it for a simple weeknight dinner! From The Life Jolie.
And there we have it.
16 unique salads for winter to keep you going for the rest of the month.
Which one will you be trying first?
Happy eating.
