18 Winter Salads to Enjoy All Season Long

When it comes to salads, summer vegetables usually get all the credit. No longer! Winter’s bounty of in-season produce (like hardy greens, squash, beets and potatoes) are perfect for creating a wholesome meal in a bowl. Just top with your favorite salad dressing and you’ve got a veggie-forward meal on the table in minutes. We’ve rounded up all of our favorites to get you started, including this filling kale salad. It includes pecans for nutty crunch, pear for sweetness and chopped green onion for maximum flavor.

We all know salads are typically served cold, but they don’t have to be! This warmed salad features gently wilted greens tossed in a light vinaigrette. Walnuts add crunch while pomegranate seeds add fresh sweetness.

Winter salads should be hearty and filling, and this recipe is nothing but. Squash, shrimp and flavorful dressing make this salad the perfect option for busy winter nights. It’s ready in just 25 minutes and can be served as a salad, side dish or vegetarian entrée.

Combining uncooked and cooked ingredients—like salmon and fresh greens—in the same salad creates a depth of flavor and variety of textures. In this Niçoise-inspired salad, the potatoes, green beans and fish are all roasted together on a sheet pan and then served atop fresh baby salad greens, herbs and cherry tomatoes.