How to Make Winter Green Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Winter is a time for hearty, comforting meals, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy delicious and nutritious salads. In fact, winter greens like kale, Brussels sprouts, and arugula are packed with vitamins and minerals that can help keep you healthy during the colder months. That's why I love to make a Winter Green Salad to accompany my wintertime meals. This salad is not only healthy and satisfying, but it's also incredibly flavorful and versatile.

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Ingredients

  • 4 collard leaves, trimmed and finely chopped
  • ⅓ bunch kale, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ¼ small head red cabbage, chopped
  • 1 Bosc pear, cubed
  • ½ Bermuda onion, finely diced
  • ½ orange bell pepper, diced
  • ½ Florida avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ½ carrot, grated
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 7 walnut halves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon wildflower honey
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Mix collard greens, kale, romaine, cabbage, pear, onion, orange bell pepper, avocado, carrot, tomatoes, walnuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, oregano, chili powder, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Cover the jar with a lid and shake vigorously until dressing is well mixed. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 157mg
    • Calcium: 215mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1337mg