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Beautiful Salads to Keep The Season Fresh and Healthy

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on December 15, 2019

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 If you're feeling like you need a break from all the holiday eating, here are ten of our favorite fresh, seasonal salads to keep things light and healthy.

We definitely love all the holiday treats this time of year. But we also need some fresh, healthy food in the mix. These healthy winter salads are made with seasonal produce and flavors. Delicious and full of flavor, you won't even miss the treats! We've rounded up entree salads and side salads, depending on what you're looking for. Add a protein (rotisserie chicken keeps it super simple!) to any of the side salads for a complete meal.

Vertical picture of cranberry clementine salad in a white bowl with a small cruet of dressing in the background

This Cranberry Clementine Arugula Salad also includes butter-toasted pecans, candied bacon, ruby-red pomegranate seeds, and a delicious Honey-Cider Poppy Seed Dressing.

 

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This healthy Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spicy chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous, buttery, toasted pine nuts and a generous shower of fresh herbs. It makes a delicious side or a fabulous main course!

 

Overhead picture of orange fennel watercress salad in a white bowl on a blue and white kitchen towel

This Orange Fennel Watercress Salad with Lemon Ginger Poppyseed Dressing is a heavenly combination of fresh, beautiful, seasonal ingredients!

 

Overhead picture of steak and potato salad on a blue and white platter with dressing on a wooden table

A fresh, yet hearty entree, this Steak and Potato Arugula Salad is easy enough for every day, elegant enough for a dinner party!

 

Vertical picture of Pomegranate Pear Salad in a white bowl with blue and white dishes stacked and dressing in a glass cruet in the background

This delicious Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients. The simple, vibrant lemon dressing ties it all together.

 

Vertical overhead view of entire Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Watercress on a blue and white platter.

A delicious twist on broccoli salad that's wonderful all year round! This Watercress (or Arugula) Grape Broccoli Salad is perfect alongside any entree, burgers, grilled sandwiches or on its own!

 

Overhead picture of Warm Chicken and Roasted Potato Salad in a black bowl on a granite counter

This Warm Chicken and Roasted Potato Salad is fresh, healthy and loaded with delicious seasonal flavor!

 

Overhead picture of Granny Smith and Fennel Arugula Salad with wooden salad tongs in a white bowl

Granny Smith and Fennel Arugula Salad- A beautiful, delicious, seasonal salad - the perfect way to add a fresh touch to all those winter, comfort meals!

Overhead picture of provencal roasted chicken salad in a turquoise bowl

This Provencal Roasted Chicken Salad has a wonderful Mango Curry Dressing. It's fresh, healthy and loaded with delicious flavor!

 

Vertical picture of clementine avocado spinach salad in a blue and white bowl

Fresh, healthy and loaded with fabulous flavor, this Clementine Avocado Spinach Salad is a delicious way to celebrate the season!

So have at it! Pin one or more of these wonderful winter salads and put them on your menus for the next few weeks. Your body (and your scale) will be thanking you!

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  1. All these salads are so pretty!! I would think even someone who doesn't care for salad would want to try one of these. Definitely going to try them.