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Temperatures are dropping, jackets and scarves are out, and all we’re craving are casseroles, sizzling cheesy sandwiches, and warm, winter soups—foods that are best eaten curled up on the sofa while searching for the next TV show to binge-watch. When envisioning these types of cozy comfort meals, salad may not immediately come to mind, but we’re here to prove they should. Rather than the light and refreshing salads you might gravitate towards during the summer, winter salads should be hearty and filling—enough to sustain you during even the coldest of days.
Jazz up your salads with eye-popping colors and textures: Add cooked grains such as quinoa or farro, and throw in oven-roasted squash, beets, or Brussels sprouts. Winter greens—like leafy kales and chards—are always welcome, as are abundant toppings: Additions like toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, and tangy feta can transform a humble side salad into the main event.
