Looking for winter salads for your bridal shower? This post has tons of them!
Let me tell you something about me. I love salads. I eat salads almost every day. And, I like to mix them up. Throw the unexpected in there. Leave out the lettuce (because lettuce is the worst part of every salad). Have fun with them. To me, there is no shame in eating salad all year round.
The thing about bridal showers is that people often want the food to be kind of light. Salad is perfect for that. Additionally, in the winter, food tends to be a bit heavier. Creamier. Denser. This is not ideal when you’re trying to keep it light. Rather than go off-season, let’s explore winter salads for your bridal shower. Salads that use seasonal ingredients that are available in winter, just perfect for a bridal shower.
Delicious Winter Salads For Your Bridal Shower
This post is going to share with you delicious winter salads for your bridal shower. The ideas for this post are from all over the web, and I have links for full recipes and details under each description. I chose the recipes in this post because, to me, they sounded delicious. And, I think if you decide to serve these winter salads for your bridal shower, you will agree.
Let’s get into it!
SWEET POTATO SALAD
Ah, the sweet potato. I’m a huge fan. Are you?
The wonderful thing about sweet potatoes is that they are so good for you, and feel like a heavy food, but really aren’t. Sweet potatoes have tons of vitamins and fiber, and are super easy to bake. Plus, they are cost effective. A little goes a long way. You can crisp them up, or keep them soft, depending on your preference.
Sweet potatoes really are a super food, and they can help enhance the flavors of other foods. Pair them with some sweet onions, dried cranberries, salty feta, and a white wine vinaigrette, and you’ve got yourself a delicious winter salad for your bridal shower.
The full recipe can be found here.
AUTUMN PEAR SALAD
Can I let you in on a little secret? I really, really dislike apples.
There, I admitted it online. I know. Blasphemous. I mean, who doesn’t like apples? Well, me.
However, I do like pears. Sometimes. In the right setting. To me, pears can be a fantastic addition to a winter salad. Put them on some fresh spinach. Top with dried cranberries (or another fruit, if you’d like), crumbled gorgonzola, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a honey vinaigrette, and you’ve got yourself a full meal with tons of antioxidants and nutrients. Add a protein of your choice (maybe roasted chicken?), and your bridal shower guests won’t be able to get enough.
The full recipe can be found here.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
When I talk about liking unusual salads, this is the kind of thing that I’m talking about.
Just think about it. Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. A simple, make-ahead creamy dressing. Maybe a sweet addition like raisons, if they are your thing. A list of winter salads for your bridal shower would not be complete if I didn’t have at least one unusual option that just works. This salad has it all, and you won’t be able to get enough. You’ve got to try it if you don’t believe me.
The full recipe can be found here.
SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
Are you a brussels sprouts fan? If not, I think you just haven’t had them cooked the right way.
Yes, I agree that raw brussels sprouts are a bit gross. And, boiled ones are even worse. However, once you roast brussels sprouts, pair them with the right additions, and add some fresh herbs, well, chef’s kiss, my friends. The link below asks you to shave your brussels sprouts. I encourage you to roast, and then slice them. I think it will add more flavor, and the nuts, cranberries, and salty cheese can stand up to the change in direction.
The full recipe can be found here.
ROASTED BEET GOAT CHEESE SALAD
I don’t know what it is, but beets and goat cheese play so nicely off each other. And, in a winter salad, they just make sense.
This salad has sturdy ingredients that absolutely allow it to be made ahead of your bridal shower. The dressing is easy, and can also be made ahead. You’re welcome to swap out the walnuts for another kind of nut or crunchy seed. A roasted beet and goat cheese salad is perfect to prep ahead of time, and toss right before your shower.
The full recipe can be found here.
LOLITA’S KALE SALAD
Kale is a cousin of spinach, and much, much more sturdy.
Don’t get me wrong. I love spinach. It’s just less forgiving than kale is. Kale is thick. It’s chewy. It doesn’t wilt in the same way as spinach or other leafy greens. And, this salad does it justice. It’s super healthy, bright and fresh with citrus flavors. Plus, you can omit ingredients that don’t appeal to you (looking at you, anchovies). Top with salty cheese, and this kale salad is among perfect winter salads for your bridal shower.
The full recipe can be found here.
QUINOA SALAD WITH ROASTED SQUASH, DRIED CRANBERRIES, AND PECANS
Do you like quinoa? I sure do. It’s packed with fiber, protein, and has a really pleasant flavor to it. Plus, it pairs well with so many other ingredients.
For this quinoa salad, the key to making it pop is to add roasted squash to it. The squash will be kind of sweet, and also add a creamy element to the salad. Top with crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and salty feta. Mix with kale, and add some aged balsamic vinegar for a punch. If you’d like to make a simple vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar, spices, and maybe honey, that would work well, too.
The full recipe can be found here.
CRISPY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
You had me at crispy.
I mean, yes, we are talking about winter salads for your bridal shower. Implying that the salads will be on the lighter side. However, the crispiness definitely adds an element of indulgence. Seasonal butternut squash, salty bacon, and basic ingredients, and this salad will be a huge hit. There are tons of flavors, lots of textures, and each ingredient has a real purpose. Yum!
The full recipe can be found here.
THOUGHTS ON WINTER SALADS FOR YOUR BRIDAL SHOWER
Friends, as you can see, there are lots of options for winter salads for your bridal shower. Serve them in pretty bowls or plates. Make the salad the star, especially if the ingredients have lots of protein. Adjust the recipes found in this post to your liking. The beautiful thing about salads is that they are versatile. If you want to swap out a protein, nut, or grain, do it. Don’t like the dressing in the recipe? Add one you do like. Have fun with it, and enjoy. Happy bridal shower planning!
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