The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor.

Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.

Oranges lend a citrusy brightness, while arugula adds a peppery kick.

Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay

Versatile and satisfying, this healthy beet salad complements any meal.

Enjoy it as a side or turn it into a main dish topped with grilled chicken or roasted tofu.

The kale starts to break down as you massage it, soaking up the lemony dressing.

an image of the Roasted Butternut Squash Salad in a red bowl

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay

you’re able to swap it out for chili powder for a slightly different flavor profile.

Allowing the cabbage to sit before serving helps develop the flavor and soften the cabbage.

The simple vinaigrette brings everything together, with goat cheese adding a creamy finish.

an image of the Three Bean Salad

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Feel free to swap out any of the root vegetables for another of your choice.

Butternut squash, turnips or carrots would all work well.

The earthy sweetness of roasted beets pairs beautifully with the bright, tangy burst of grapefruit.

a recipe photo of the Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

Red, golden or Chioggia beets all work well here.

Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier.

Make-Ahead Cabbage Salad

This make-ahead cabbage salad is the perfect dish that only gets better with time.

Recipe image of a Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

For a variation, try replacing the iceberg wedges with halved romaine hearts.

If you might’t find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute.

Want to make this salad a main meal?

an overhead image of the Roasted Broccoli Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.

If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.

To make it a dinner salad, top with shrimp or chicken.

the recipe photo of the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

In 2004, Deborah Madison waxed poetic about winter ingredients, particularly nuts.

It goes with everything, from chicken and steak to tofu and grain bowls.

you could use red or green cabbageeven Savoy or napa works!

an image of the Cabbage Salad with Apple, Walnuts & Gorgonzola

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Jacob Fox

a recipe photo of the Roasted Vegetable Salad

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

Beet, Mandarin & Farro Salad

Greg DuPree

an image of the Beet Grapefruit Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

a recipe photo of the Creamy Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad With Chicken

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Quinoa Power Salad

a recipe photo of the Keeps-Getting-Better Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay

winter cobb salad

Jennifer Causey

a recipe photo of the Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan

Photographed by Nico Schinco/Courtesy of Clarkson Potter Publishers

Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar

a recipe photo of the Winter Wedge Salad

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese recipe on a plate

a recipe photo of the Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almonds, Olives & Feta

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

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Winter Salad with Toasted Walnuts

a recipe photo of the Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Ali Redmond