As winter rolls in and the temperature drops, hearty comfort foods often become the go-to meals. However, that doesn’t mean salads should take a backseat during the colder months. Winter salads are a perfect way to combine nutrient-rich ingredients, seasonal produce, and warming flavors into light yet satisfying dishes. These salads can offer a refreshing contrast to heavier winter meals while still keeping you warm with roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, and creamy dressings.
Let’s dive into 20 winter salads that you’ll actually look forward to eating, filled with ingredients that bring the flavors of the season to life.
1. Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
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2. Fennel Salad With Apples & Radishes
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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3. Winter Rainbow Panzanella Salad
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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4. Brussels Sprout Salad
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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5. Pear Salad
ANDREW BUI
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6. Chimichurri Chicken Salad
Joel Goldberg
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7. Lentil Salad
Emily Hlavac Green
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8. Grapefruit & Goat Cheese Fennel Salad
Andrew bui
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9. Tomato Fried Rice Salad
Lucy schaeffer
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10. Turkey Salad
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI
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11. Crunch Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
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12. Broccoli Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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13. Farro and White Bean Salad
Joel Goldberg
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14. Roasted Cauliflower Salad
ERIK BERNSTEIN
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15. Lolita’s Kale Salad
Joel Goldberg
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16. Chicken Caesar Salad
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
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17. Fried Halloumi Salad
ANDREW BUI
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18. Waldorf Salad
Parker Feierbach
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19. Sweet Potato Salad
PARKER FEIERBACH
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20. Mandarin Orange Salad
PARKER FEIERBACH
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21. Farro Salad
Park Feierbach
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