34 Bright Salad Recipes for Winter

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34 Bright Salad Recipes for Winter2/34 Guacamole Tossed Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The fresh blend of avocados, tomatoes, red onion and greens in my salad gets additional pizazz from crumbled bacon and a slightly spicy vinaigrette. —Lori Fischer, Chino Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 531 calories, 51g fat (7g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein. 3/34 Holiday Cranberry-Walnut Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Cranberry-Walnut Salad Recipe photo by Taste of

A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.—Becky Walch, Manteca, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 4/34 Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Test Kitchen Approved Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe

I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for cool texture and crunch

From the Recipe Creator: Potato salad tossed with vinaigrette has a lighter taste than traditional mayo versions. I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for cool texture and crunch. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 5/34 Pickled Beet Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Beet Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw

one with lemon instead of vinegar

one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets instead of tomatoes. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/34 Pomegranate Persimmon Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To bring some sunshine to the table, I toss up a bright salad of persimmons and pomegranate seeds, dressed with a puckery vinaigrette. —Linda Tambunan, Dublin, California

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 175 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. 7/34 Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can’t get enough of them. This salad is so delicious, I defy your kids to turn their

noses up at it

noses up at it. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 8/34 Bacon Salad 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma/Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad—even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I’ve hosted, and at this point, the recipe’s been shared too many times to count. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut

My little guys love to help measure the seasonings

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 339 calories, 31g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. 9/34 Chicken Taco Salad 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love to help measure the seasonings. —Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups lettuce with 3 ounces cooked chicken:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable

143 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 10/34 Holiday Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light with a hint of sweetness, this lettuce salad recipe will make everyone excited to eat their fruits and vegetables. —Bryan Braack, Eldridge, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol,

134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein

134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 11/34 Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it’s hearty enough to be an entree when paired with a crusty artisan bread. We love it served warm. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 391 calories, 26g fat

Top it with shaved Parmesan

(7g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. 12/34 White Bean Arugula Salad Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My red, white and green salad is inspired by the Italian flag. Top it with shaved Parmesan. —Malia Estes, Allston, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 340 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 915mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 9g fiber), 15g protein. 13/34 Apple Feta Salad 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Feta Tossed

14/34 Merry Berry Salad

Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 14/34 Merry Berry Salad

It’s drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that’s a snap to blend

12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Merry Berry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It’s drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that’s a snap to blend. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 367 calories, 28g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 15/34 Winter Beet Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1

hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To save a little time on this sweet and savory beet salad, we recommend using packaged salad greens in this original recipe. The simple dressing is easy to assemble. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 213 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 16/34 Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Robert H. Hagen For Taste of Home Total Time

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take this colorful dish to the buffet at a family gathering, or enjoy it as a great meal all by itself. —Brenda Gleason, Hartland, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup sweet potato mixture with 1/2 cup greens and 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese: 134 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 17/34 Cranberry-Pecan Wheat Berry Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom

the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 298 calories, 15g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. 18/34 Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette 4 Reviews Contest Winner Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad makes

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