Harvest Winter Greens Salad (Printable)
Vibrant winter greens salad with nuts, dried fruit, and a citrus vinaigrette for cozy months.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Winter Greens
01 - 3 cups kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
02 - 2 cups Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves sliced
03 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Nuts & Seeds
04 - 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
05 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
→ Fruit
06 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
07 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
→ Cheese (optional)
08 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
→ Citrus Vinaigrette
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
11 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place kale and Swiss chard in a large salad bowl. Massage gently with clean hands for 1-2 minutes to soften the greens.
02 - Add spinach, apple slices, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts and seeds to the bowl with the massaged greens.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta, if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The massaging trick transforms tough winter greens into something silky and sweet
- You can prep everything ahead and toss it together in minutes
02 -
- Never skip massaging the kale, it makes the difference between eating grass and eating something wonderful
- The vinaigrette can be made three days ahead and kept in a jar
03 -
- Use a mix of colorful kale varieties for the most beautiful presentation
- Let the vinaigrette sit for 10 minutes before tossing to let flavors meld