Best 4 Winter White Salad Recipes

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When the cold weather sets in, there's nothing more comforting than a warm, hearty salad. Winter white salad is a classic dish that celebrates the flavors of the season. Made with a base of lightly dressed greens, winter white salad is typically tossed with roasted vegetables, nuts, seeds, and a creamy dressing. The result is a salad that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish to serve at your next holiday gathering, winter white salad is sure to please.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER WHITE SALAD WITH ENDIVE AND POMEGRANATE



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This simple, light salad showcases the beauty of winter vegetables and makes an elegant start to a festive holiday meal.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Endive     Side     Lunch     Kid-Friendly     Healthy     Low Fat     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup hazelnuts
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 Granny Smith or other crisp apples
2 1/2 pounds endive, trimmed, leaves separated, cut in half crosswise if large
1/2 pound daikon radishes, peeled, very thinly sliced, preferably using a mandolin
1/3 pound aged Manchego cheese, shaved (generous 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 minute. Rub nuts in towel to remove loose skins (don't worry about skins that don't come off) and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, orange juice, and 2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl, then whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • Coarsely chop cooled nuts. Toss with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and a pinch of salt in a large wide bowl. Core and thinly slice apples; add to bowl along with endive and radishes.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently but thoroughly toss just until salad is evenly dressed; adjust seasonings. Divide salad among serving plates. Top with cheese and pomegranate seeds.
  • Do ahead
  • Nuts can be toasted and cooled up to 3 days ahead. Keep covered at room temperature.

WINTER WHITE SALAD WITH CREME-FRAICHE VINAIGRETTE



Winter White Salad with Creme-Fraiche Vinaigrette image

Thinly sliced endives, fennel, celery root, and apples bring serious crunch to this Winter White Salad with Creme-Fraiche Vinaigrette for a crowd. The vegetables are tossed in a rich, tangy creme fraiche dressing and finished with pomegranate seeds and fennel fronds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 to 5 endives (1 pound), trimmed and very thinly sliced lengthwise (3 cups)
1 head fennel, bulb cored and very thinly sliced, fronds separated
1 small celery root (1 pound), peeled, quartered lengthwise, and very thinly sliced crosswise (2 1/2 cups)
2 Granny Smith apples (1 pound), cored, halved, and very thinly sliced lengthwise (2 cups)
1/2 cup pomegranate arils (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together creme fraiche, vinegar, mustard, and sugar; generously season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine endives, sliced fennel, 1/4 cup fennel fronds, celery root, and apples; add half of dressing and toss. Arrange on a serving platter; season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining fennel fronds and pomegranate arils. Serve with remaining dressing.

WINTER WHITE SALAD



Winter White Salad image

Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cauliflower     Winter     Cabbage     Endive     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 medium head cauliflower (3/4 pound), stems discarded and florets cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
2 Belgian endives, leaves separated and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small head Napa cabbage (1/2 pound), greenish outer leaves discarded and pale inner leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (5 cups loosely packed)
1 small onion, finely chopped and soaked in cold water 10 minutes, then drained

Steps:

  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, cream, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until blended.
  • Blanch cauliflower in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan of boiling salted water 30 seconds, then drain and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again and add to dressing in bowl. Add endives, cabbage, and onion, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

WINTER WHITE SALAD



Winter White Salad image

Hazelnut oil has a subtle, nutty flavor that is perfect with winter vegetables. You can also use walnut oil or extra-virgin oilve oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head frisee or escarole
2 large heads Belgian endive
1 bulb fennel
1 leek, split lengthwise and thoroughly washed
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup whole hazelnuts
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons hazelnut oil

Steps:

  • Tear frisee into medium pieces. Separate endive leaves. Quarter fennel bulb and slice as thinly as possible, using a mandoline or vegetable slicer. Slice one half of leek thinly crosswise, reserving other half for another use. Peel celery and slice paper thin on the diagonal. Refrigerate vegetables in covered bowls until ready to use.
  • Toast hazelnuts at 350 degrees until skins blister and they give off a nutty aroma. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel and, when cool enough to handle, rub off skins. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Slowly add the oil.
  • Toss each vegetable separately with a little dressing, and arrange on cold plates. Crush hazelnuts lightly with the back of a knife and sprinkle over each salad. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply assemble and chill it without the dressing. When ready to serve, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
  • This salad is also delicious served with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • For a lighter version of the salad, use low-fat or non-fat buttermilk and mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

This winter white salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple, fresh ingredients and is easy to prepare. The salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this winter white salad a try.

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