A comforting, seasonal winter salad featuring hearty greens, roasted veggies, juicy fruits, and bold dressings—perfect as a side or main meal.

Baby kale or arugula

Pear slices

Crumbled goat cheese

Toasted walnuts

Roasted Brussels sprouts or butternut squash

Quinoa (cooked)

Dried cranberries or pomegranate arils

Maple mustard or tahini lemon vinaigrette

1. Wash and dry greens thoroughly.

2. Slice pears or fruits and toss in lemon juice.

3. Roast vegetables and let them cool.

4. Toss greens with vinaigrette in a large bowl.

5. Add fruits, nuts, cheese, grains and gently mix.

6. Top with herbs or pomegranate for garnish.

Swap pears with apples or persimmons.

Use feta or blue cheese instead of goat cheese.

Use pumpkin seeds or pecans if no walnuts.

Pre-roast veggies for quick assembly.

Store vinaigrette in a mason jar for easy shake-and-serve.

Keywords: winter salad, roasted vegetables, pear, goat cheese, holiday salad