I've collected half a dozen of my favourite healthy winter salads here on Flavour and Savour to share with you here!
Do you find yourself eating fewer salads in the winter months than you do in the summer? Creating a salad in the summertime is easy for me. I make a quick trip out to the garden, pick some fresh greens and vegetables and toss them with a little oil and vinegar. Healthy winter salads take a little more ingenuity when local greens aren't available. But putting together salads with seasonal fruits, winter vegetables and nuts can result in some exciting creations.
Here are six of my favourite healthy winter salads.
Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta
Here's a festive salad for any winter meal! Serve it as a holiday wreath at Christmas time.
Healthy Pear and Fennel Salad
This healthy salad combines slightly sweet pears and aromatic fennel. It’s quick to make and goes well with any fall or winter meal. I love the subtle colours in this crisp salad, too.
Asian Pear and Cranberry Chopped Salad
This one is a colourful medley of crisp pears, crunchy vegetables, sweet cranberries and tangy blue cheese, all on a bed of fresh romaine. A great salad for potluck dinners. Substitute your favourite cheese if you don't care for blue cheese.
Classic Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Here's an updated classic Spinach Salad. It's dressed with a dairy-free creamy avocado dressing to add a light, bright touch to a favourite recipe. A skinnier version of the classic recipe!
Winter Citrus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
This Winter Citrus Salad combines sweet oranges, fresh mint and spicy arugula. It’s topped with tangy cheese and flaked almonds. It's like a work of art on a plate! It was actually a lot of fun to assemble.
Baby Bok Choy Salad with Ginger-Orange Dressing
While I usually serve bok choy lightly steamed, it's delicious raw in this bright salad made with oranges and Asian pears. And . . . that dressing!!
Need more salad ideas? Find more of my healthy salad recipes here.
Jackie
Elaine, you have totally lifted my spirits as we head towards winter and inspired me to make the effort to explore more winter salads. I really appreciate that most or all of the ingredients are in my fall garden, fridge or cupboard right now. Tomorrow, I begin...
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Jackie! Reading through this reminded me that I haven't made the Pear and Fennel Salad for a while. It's time! Enjoy!
Justine @ JustineCelina.com
Thanks for sharing this awesome roundup, Elaine! I love a good salad at any time of year, but especially crave them in the winter -- love the innovative ingredient combos at play here. Hope you had a great holiday season!
Teresa
I believe in extending the definition of salad beyond summer greens, too. There are so many terrific ones, hot or cold, that are at their best in winter. I especially love the fennel salad - it sounds so good!
Flavour & Savour
Thanks! It's always salad time around here. 🙂
The FoodOlic
Everything in there is spot on! You are a salad artist!