Cold weather salads

Want to get more greens in your diet? Board of the same old side salad? Looking for something warm and cozy for dinner while eating healthy?I have some delicious warm winter salad recipes that are hearty enough to have for dinner. Warm winter salads and veggie-packed soups are two of my favorite ways to pack more vegetables well satisfying the desire for warm cozy food in the winter.

This Apple Arugula Salad recipe is loaded with crunchy roasted maple pecans, sliced apples, goat cheese crumbles, figs and a balsamic dressing to pull it all together. This is the perfect fall salad to celebrate apple season and more. Comes together in just 20 minutes and complements so many dishes or easily a full meal with added protein!

This easy rice salad recipe will brighten up any fall or winter meal! Studded with pomegranates, pistachios & herbs, it's a stunning, fresh side dish. Vegan and gluten-free. | Love and Lemons #rice #sidedish #glutenfree #vegan

Fall harvest salad with chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, and tossed with a creamy orange vinaigrette. Full of flavors and textures and perfect for autumn.

My favorite fresh salad featuring healthy greens, sliced apple, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese. Toss with my simple apple cider vinaigrette (recipe below) or use balsamic dressing in a pinch. Recipe yields 2 full-sized salads or 4 to 6 side salads.

During the cold season, we often choose to eat meaty and cheesy dishes and we tend to forget eating fruits and veggies is extremely important. Up your greens intake and enjoy a boost in nutrients with

Pizza night is a much anticipated event in our family. Typically a weekly affair, everyone looks forward to chowing down on their favorite pies: usually something a little spicy for Tobin and myself, but for my pizza purist sons it's just plain old cheese. Sure, we all get really excited for the 'za, but I get equally pumped for the big, crisp salad that always accompanies! Not just any old salad will do- it's gotta be crunchy, cold and colorful to balance the cheesy, carby main course. This…

This Autumn Pear Salad is stunning with sweet pears, fresh arugula, tangy Craisins, pecans, goat cheese, and a homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette.

This winter Brussels sprouts slaw is loaded with goodies like candied cashews and pomegranate arils. A gorgeous side dish perfect for the holidays!

Simple to put together, healthy, and pairs perfectly with just about any meal!