12 Winter Salads We Love From Instagram

By Mara Koval

While salads are synonymous with summer, cold weather doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite bowls. By adding hearty grains and winter’s best produce (hello, sweet potato), you can make a delicious, comforting lunch or dinner that even your summer bbq buddies will envy. Here are 12 of our favorites from talented Instagram foodies:

KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES 

Happy Saturday loves! Sharing yesterday's lunch – shredded kale salad massaged in a lemon, garlic + olive oil dressing and topped with roasted cinnamon sweet potatoes, avocado chunks, feta cheese + dried cranberries. Only thing missing was some pecans! I'm jealous that my mom gets to eat the leftovers of this today ????????. Have a beautiful day everyone!

A post shared by CARRIE WALDER (@walderwellness) on Jan 7, 2017 at 10:38am PST

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ROASTED MUSHROOM & ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Salads can still be comfort food when it's cold and snowy outside! Arugula, fennel, grapefruit, roasted mushrooms, pomegranate, goat cheese. #rosemarygourmeteats #realfood #wintersalad

A post shared by Rosemary Gourmet (@rosemarygourmet_tl) on Jan 25, 2017 at 7:15am PST

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ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS WITH BUTTER LETTUCE 

Anyone down for some Fall in a bowl? ????????Here I've got butter lettuce, roasted and shaved golden beets????✨, dried cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, a sprinkle of blue cheese and my new fave topping pickled onions! I'm obsessed with their color and crunchy pickled flavor.???????????? I've been running around today doing errands and prepping for next weeks #thanksgiving feast! Is it 5 o'clock yet because I'm ready for some ???????????? and ????! Do you guys have any good Netflix recommendations for me? We are in desperate need of some new shows to watch!

A post shared by Lindsay | The Fit Fork Feed (@thefitforkfeed) on Nov 16, 2016 at 1:19pm PST

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SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE & FIG SALAD 

Can we go back to fig season pretty please? I miss them too much ???? . If you can get fresh figs wherever you are, will you please make this Goat Cheese Spinach Arugula Fig Salad in my honor por favor ???? . tap @fitmittenkitchen #linkinprofile for the recipe ????❤ . https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/goat-cheese-spinach-arugula-fig-salad/ #fitmittenkitchen #ilovebigsalads #figs4life

A post shared by Ashley (@fitmittenkitchen) on Jan 25, 2017 at 10:44am PST

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WHOLE BEET RISOTTO SALAD

Abby from @abbysfoodcourt here for my final TWN takeover post. I have had so much fun sharing tips on how I reduce my waste and how doing so promotes healthful eating. . . Tip #3: "Root to frond" cooking involves cooking the WHOLE plant (stalks, roots, peels, stems, seeds, leaves). ✨This reduces waste and boosts nutrient density as each part of the plant contributes different nutrients.✨ For this #beet risotto, I used the beet root, stem, and leaves. Beet greens are rich in vitamins K, A and C, iron and fiber. Beet stems provide fiber and the phytochemicals betalains (#antiinflammatory #antioxidants) and the beet roots provide folate, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and betalains. The beet juice dyes the rice to make a gorgeous pink rice. The next time you chop your vegetables think about using parts you normally throw away (or compost!). I also freeze peels to make stock. I would love to hear from you! How do you prepare your vegetables and how can you reduce your waste? Let me know if you want this recipe! . . Thank you Lisa! You're the best.????

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SPINACH, ZUCCHINI & GRILLED BALSAMIC TOFU SALAD 

If it wasn't because of this incred meatless Monday dinner, I would've been elbow deep in those nut butter jars by now ????????????But it's day 7 of @furtherfood sugar detox challenge and I feel fabulous so I'm sticking with it! ???????????? . . Grilled Balsamic Tofu Pat dry and slice organic extra firm tofu vertically. In a bowl, combine ⅓ c balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp @simplyorganicfoods Rosemary and sage, sea salt and pepper, you may also sweeten with honey or stevia but I opted out because I'm trying to reduce my sugar intake #sugarpledge). Place Tofu on a shallow tup. Pour marinade and store in fridge for 2 hours (I left mine overnight). Grill or sauté for 10 min ✨ Enjoy on a bed of spinach, sautéed zucchini {Season with garlic powder, sea salt and pepper + @kouzinifoods olive oil. Saute over medium high heat}???? + @mediterraneanorganic kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes + hemp hearts drizzled with homemade balsamic and a side of @simply7snacks kale chips ????????????

A post shared by Adriana, MD (@fitandwellmedgal) on Jan 9, 2017 at 10:27pm PST

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AVOCADO AND JUICY CHICKEN SALAD 

this may be one of the best salads i've ever had!???? nothing fancy or genius, just a healthy combination of greens topped with a perfect super juicy chicken that took only 10 minutes to cook! • make it: heat a lightly oiled (I used @chosenfoods avocado oil ) frying pan over high heat. meanwhile wash&towel dry your chicken. rub it with @chosenfoods avocado oil, circassian garlic salt, pepper, oregano and turmeric. lower the heat to medium and cook your chicken for 4 minutes on each side, then cover with lid and cook for another two minutes or until ready. how easy is that?! i massaged kale with @chosenfoods avocado oil, seasoned with pink salt and pepper, added avocado, roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. so good!! off to visit our best friends and spend quality time with them❤

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TWO BEAN SALAD WITH LEMONY VINAIGRETTE 

Where are my meal preppers at?(@melissas_healthykitchen and @denise_sweetpeasandsaffron ????looking at you!) This Mediterranean Two Bean Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette just hit the blog and is the perfect make ahead meal, as it gets better the longer it sits! Veggies, beans, and herbs are tossed with a bright citrusy dressing and it's like an explosion of flavors in yo' mouth! ????????????#goopdetox . Thanks again to @ralphsgrocery for providing the simple and fresh ingredients for this post! @simpletruth4u #lovemyralphs #partner

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SWEET POTATO KALE BOWL WITH APPLES AND BLUE CHEESE 

NEW >> Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad Bowls with Apples and Blue Cheese – It's time to dispel the myth: salads aren't meant just for summer. These warm and cozy salad bowls are perfect for those cold winter nights when you add roasted sweet potatoes to a bed of kale. ??Pair apples and blue cheese and lightly drizzle with balsamic, olive oil and fresh cracked pepper and you have a healthy salad bowl meal! ?To find this recipe:⠀ – LINK IN PROFILE ?? – LINK TO RECIPE: https://creativelifeexplored.com/roasted-sweet-potato-kale-salad-bowls-apples-blue-cheese/ .⠀ .⠀ #creativelifeexplored #bowlmeals #salad #instafood #kale #sweetpotatoes #roastedvegetables #apples #wintersalad #bluecheese #recipe #healthyeating #healthyrecipe #healthyfood #food #foodblogger #buzzfeedfood #buzzfeast #yahoofood #huffposttaste #f52grams #feedfeed @thefeedfeed

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KALE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS & PUMPKIN SEEDS 

Za'atar Kale Pasta Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Pumpkin Seeds ????I caught a cold since I landed yesterday and my appetites been a bit off, but ive been craving kale for way too long and this salad hit the spot ???????? Za'atar dressing: juice from half a lemon + 1 tbsp za'atar + 3 tbsp @chosenfoods avocado oil + 1 tspn agave + 1 tspn sesame seeds + salt & pepper Chickpeas: drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas. Mix with avocado/olive oil + paprika + salt & pepper and roast on 400 for about 25 minutes *mix the dressing with 2 cups of kale, 1/3 of the chickpeas, whole wheat pasta and pumpkin seeds

A post shared by Gal Cohen MS, RD (@holyhealth) on Dec 27, 2016 at 5:48pm PST

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CHICKPEA & BLACK LENTIL SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Legitimately {LENTILimately??????????} one of the best salads ever: 1️⃣warm brown rice 2️⃣black lentils 3️⃣thin carrot strips 4️⃣spinach and 5️⃣crunchy romaine. Served with a quick tahini sauce made by blending tahini+garlic+lemon+h2O to thin. Try it! Super easy and satisfying.

A post shared by Lindsay Byron (@lindsaysb) on Jan 11, 2017 at 4:17pm PST

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HONEY MUSTARD BARLEY SALAD

HONEY MUSTARD BARLEY SALAD ???? lunch today was sweet, savory, crunchy, delicious, AND nutritious. ???? What more could I need? …. well, besides some serious help getting through my 2 math quizzes tomorrow. ???????? Guess who’s studying her bootayyyy off tonight?! ???? . Recipe adapted from @wendypolisi ????. Girl’s grain salads are on FLEEK.???? . Here’s what’s in the salad: ????arugula ???? ????chopped celery ????carrots ???? ????barley ???? ????craisins ????chicken breast, roasted with garlic ???? ????sliced almonds???? ????honey mustard dressing made with: •dijon mustard •rice wine vinegar •honey ???? •EVOO •garlic •salt & pepper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #lunch #mealprep #dinner #salad #greens #kale #chicken #protein #postworkout #fitfood #fitfam #honey #quinoa #carbs #almond #glutenfree #vegetables #veggies #plantbased #foodisfuel #strongnotskinny #healthy #healthyfood #macros #healthyeating #healthychoices  #nutrition #fruit #spinach #girlswholift

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