5 Tricks for Making Salads Enjoyable in Winter

McKenzie

We are deep into winter, the holidays have just passed, it’s likely cold outside and we’ve just started our new year’s resolutions to once again try and eat healthy. Salad is probably the last thing you want to eat and instead, you’re dreaming about soup, comfort casseroles, desserts, you name it.

In this post, I’m going to share my 5 tricks for making salads enjoyable in the winter months. At the bottom of this page, I’ve shared a recipe for my new favorite winter spinach salad!

  1. Use Dark Greens as your base
    • Using dark greens ensures you not only are getting key nutrients but can help to reduce the sensory “cold and crisp” vibe you might get when you use iceberg lettuce.
  2. Add warmth with quinoa or wild rice
    • Since it’s usually cold in the winter months, adding quinoa for a protein boost or wild rice for sustained energy can really warm up a salad to make it more palatable when the weather may not be.
  3. Think seasonal when it comes to your toppings
    • Pomegranates, mandarines, beets, apples, pears, leeks, and brussel sprouts are all seasonal fruits and vegetables that will be easy to find, likely cheaper, and fresh.
  4. Dress your salad to meet your mood
    • If you’re feeling light and happy perhaps olive oil, salt, and pepper will do, but perhaps you want something creamy or sweet, perhaps a balsamic glaze.
  5. Use ingredients that make you happy
    • The key to enjoying any food you eat is to use ingredients you enjoy and that make you happy, keep that in mind and experiment with creating your salad!
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Winter Spinach Salad

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Serves: 1

This winter spinach salad is my new favorite. You can easily create your own masterpiece by adjusting the toppings, adding a protein or changing the dressing.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup cucumber
  • 5 pearls mozzarella
  • 2 tbs balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • 1)

    Add spinach to a medium/large bowl and repare all of your toppings of choice. Combine, add your dressing and toss!

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