10 Delicious Warm Salads to Make It Through to Summer

It’s still too cold for salad. There, I’m saying it. You can let yourself off the hook (sort of) and not force yourself to eat a cold meal on a cold day. 

Because I’ve rounded up 10 delicious warm salad recipes to carry you through until the sun makes its big entrance. 

These salads are great because they still center around the nutrient-rich vegetables your body needs year-round, but they bring a bit more warmth in this cold damp time.

Warm Carrot Salad with Spiced Pepita and Cashew Crunch from Bon Appetit

Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A and antioxidants, and this recipe has lots of great anti-inflammatory spices to keep you feeling energized. 

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED SQUASH, SPICED PECANS AND POMEGRANATE GINGER VINAIGRETTE from How Sweet Eats

Pomegranates, Avocado, Acorn Squash, Pecans, Ginger, Apple cider vinegar. This recipe is brimming with delicious and nutrient-packed foods. I do recommend skipping the brown sugar on the squash, as it will caramelize beautifully on its own. 

Warm Roasted Potato + Avocado Salad Bowl from Oh She Glows

This is the type of salad that will stick to your ribs while also delivering a big nutrient punch. The creator describes it as feeling like “a big hug” but she had me at roasted potatoes and red wine vinaigrette. 

Frisée and Wild Mushroom Salad with Poached Egg from Bon Appetit

The soft poached egg creates an extra creamy sauce for the salad once you break it. Frisée is also a great source of folate and vitamin K. 

ZESTY LENTIL SPINACH SALAD from Gimme some Oven

Lentils are a great source of protein and may actually help reduce the risk of heart disease. This recipe also has yummy sauteed mushrooms and feta cheese.

Warm Sesame and Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad from Green Healthy Cooking

Speaking of cheese, this tasty salad has balls of goat cheese tossed with sesame seeds and cranberries, which has been described as “The Bomb” Goat cheese is a great source of protein and healthy fats. 

Warm Shrimp and Escarole Salad from Bon Appetit

This is a great warm salad for entertaining as it is not only filled with delicious, nutritious, and flavorful foods, but it also has a fine-dining feel to it. Be sure to choose wild-caught shrimp for the best quality.

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad from Baked Bree

Beets are a fantastic source of many vitamins and minerals, they also have been shown to significantly lower blood pressure and help reduce inflammation. 

Warm Balsamic Kale Salad from Pinch of Yum

Balsamic vinegar is a powerful antioxidant. It also helps boost your immune system and potentially reduce cholesterol. 

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad from The Cozy Apron

I recommend serving this up on a bed of your favorite greens for an extra boost.