Description
A bright, hearty, and colorful winter salad that brings warmth and freshness to the season. This Wintersalat Rezept combines roasted vegetables, crisp winter greens, juicy citrus, and a tangy mustard vinaigrette to create a bowl that’s nourishing, vibrant, and satisfying. It’s the kind of salad that feels comforting enough for cold days while still giving you all the freshness you crave. Perfect for weeknight dinners, lunch prep, or entertaining, this salad adapts beautifully to whatever winter ingredients you have on hand and always looks stunning on the table.
Ingredients
- Kale, radicchio, or arugula
- Carrots, sweet potatoes, or squash
- Oranges, apples, or pears
- Walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds
- Feta, goat cheese, or avocado
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Roast cubed winter vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper until caramelized.
- Prepare the greens by washing, drying, and massaging if using kale.
- Slice citrus or apples and toast nuts lightly.
- Whisk the dressing using olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, roasted vegetables, fruit, nuts, and cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently right before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of greens for better flavor and texture.
- Add protein to make it a full meal.
- Adjust dressing sweetness and acidity to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting + Tossing
- Cuisine: European / German-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg