5 Crave-Worthy Winter Salads

Summer isn't the only season we crave healthy, delicious salads. In fact, you'll want to make these winter salads over and over again.
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Summer isn't the only season we crave healthy, delicious salads. In fact, you'll want to make these winter salads over and over again.

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I make this hearty salad when I get fed up with on-the-go lunches and am craving something wholesome. It's made with French green lentils, which are ideal for salads because they hold their shape when cooked. GET THE RECIPE

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Made with crisp power greens, toasted walnuts, chunks of Parmesan and a lemony Dijon dressing -- this salad tastes like a healthful, crunchy Caesar. Be prepared to love it, even if you're not a kale or brussels sprouts person. GET THE RECIPE

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Fragrant spices, bright colors, sweet and savory flavors -- this Moroccan salad is a feast for the senses. GET THE RECIPE

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Raw broccoli soaks up a creamy dressing -- softening a bit but remaining crisp -- and marries beautifully with bits of salty bacon, tangy cheddar cheese and crunchy almonds. GET THE RECIPE

Made with bulgur, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and buttery chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh. Make it over the weekend and keep it in the fridge all week long for healthy lunches. GET THE RECIPE

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