🥗 The Winter Salad Guide: Cozy, Creative & Packed with Goodness

Salads aren’t just for summertime. As the weather turns cold, your plate can still stay vibrant, nutritious, and full of bold winter flavours. At Conveza, we’re passionate about seasonal eating—and winter is the perfect time to reinvent your salad game with hearty vegetables, zesty citrus, and comforting textures.
Here are five winter salad ideas that prove salads are just as satisfying in the colder months.
Roasted Root Veggie Power Bowl
Sweet potatoes, beets, parsnips, and carrots take centre stage in this warm, nourishing bowl.
Ingredients:
Roasted root vegetables (cubed)
Olive oil, salt & pepper
Baby spinach or arugula
Goat cheese (crumbled)
Walnuts (lightly toasted)
Balsamic reduction or vinaigrette
How to make it: Roast chopped root veggies until golden and tender. Toss with fresh greens, sprinkle with goat cheese and walnuts, and finish with a tangy balsamic drizzle.
Warm Quinoa & Kale Citrus Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa meets iron-rich kale in a cozy combo perfect for winter lunches.
Ingredients:
Cooked quinoa
Kale (lightly sautéed or massaged)
Feta cheese
Dried cranberries
Sliced almonds
Lemon vinaigrette
How to make it: Combine warm quinoa with kale, then top with feta, almonds, and cranberries. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette for a fresh, bright finish.
Winter Citrus & Avocado Refresh
This vibrant salad offers immune-boosting vitamin C and healthy fats—perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients:
Mixed greens
Orange and grapefruit segments
Avocado (sliced)
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Pomegranate seeds
Citrus vinaigrette
How to make it: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss gently with a vinaigrette made from orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Shaved Brussels Sprout & Apple Crunch
Crispy, tangy, sweet, and nutty—this salad brings serious texture.
Ingredients:
Shredded Brussels sprouts
Apple (thinly sliced)
Toasted pecans
Dried cranberries
Shaved Parmesan
Apple cider vinaigrette
How to make it: Mix Brussels sprouts with apple slices, pecans, and cranberries. Toss in Parmesan and dress with a vinaigrette made from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and honey.
Beet & Goat Cheese Classic
Earthy, sweet, creamy, and nutty—this one’s a timeless winter favourite.
Ingredients:
Roasted beets (sliced)
Goat cheese (crumbled)
Mixed greens
Toasted walnuts
Red onion (sliced)
Honey-Dijon vinaigrette
How to make it: Layer greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, and walnuts. Add red onion for bite and dress with a honey-mustard vinaigrette.
🌿 Why Winter Salads Work
Winter salads bring together the best of the season: fibre-rich greens, roasted roots, hearty grains, and vibrant fruits. They’re delicious, warming, and packed with the nutrients your body craves in colder weather.
🥬 Fresh Ingredients, Straight from the Source
At Conveza, we celebrate the power of fresh, seasonal produce. Our marketplace connects you with local growers so you can build beautiful, healthy meals—no matter the month. With ingredients this good, winter salads aren’t just a cold-weather compromise—they’re a seasonal treat.
🛒 Explore Conveza and fill your basket with winter’s best. Let your next salad be bold, colourful, and incredibly satisfying.