33+ Hearty and Healthy Winter Salad Recipes

 

Beef skewers with beetroot, radish and grain salad

Meals don't come much quicker than this, says Hayden.

Mike McEnearney's ocean trout with fingerling potatoes

Serve either as a side or as a meal on its own, this salad is as versatile as it is tasty.

Honey-glazed chicken drumsticks with pearl couscous salad

Kids and adults alike will love this sticky honey glaze.

One-tray warm roast vegetable salad

Who doesn't love the sight and smell of a big tray of roast veggies? Plus, one-tray means it's light on the washing up. Win win!

Darren Robertson's green chilli chicken

The perfect addition to any weekend barbecue menu.

Eggplant kasundi warm rice salad

A lovely combination of fresh and filling, this warm rice salad will quickly become a go-to recipe in your household.

Charred sprout salad with orange dressing

This crisp, crunchy dish is packed with favourite seasonal ingredients and the charred elements add a lovely complexity.

Spinach, olive and feta salad with oregano salsa verde

A mouth-puckering salty, sour Greek-inspired cold salad to serve as a side for seafood or lamb, or simply as a light meal on its own.

Jamie Oliver's carrot and grain salad

Fresh, simple and utterly delicious. This recipe is an extract from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver (Penguin Random House), in stores now.

Beetroot, feta and mandarin salad with date dressing

World's collide in this salad, drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern cuisines to create something unlike anything you've tasted before. Recipe by chef Roy Ner, of Nour.

Banana chilli and corn salad

Pastry guru Philippa Sibley showed me this tip at Circa back in 2006. The idea is to leave the husk on the corn to give a smoky, steamed flavour and a wonderful texture, says chef Matt Wilkinson.

Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing

“Pumpkins are a cinch to grow,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.

You've never had Thai beef salad like this before

Introducing the new Thai beef salad.

Harissa beef and carrot with barley and tomato salad

Whoever said healthy eating was boring obviously never tried this recipe.

Almond kofta balls with heirloom tomato salad

Light, refreshing and quick to make, this superfood superbowl is guaranteed to have you feeling happy.

Say hello to spring with this prawn, sugar snaps and bean salad

A piquant herb oil ties together all the ingredients here, says Hayden.

Wild rice salad with haloumi and grilled fruit

Haloumi makes a great substitute for meat in this salad, perfect for that meat-free midweek meal.

Potato salad with bacon and buttermilk dressing

The ultimate grazing, share plate for your next barbecue.

Chicken larb salad with lime dressing

This fragrant salad is perfect for any Friday night feast. For a more kid-friendly option, simply reduce the chilli.

Quinoa salad with haloumi

Adding quinoa to this haloumi salad will add extra protein that is sure to fill you up.

Freekeh, fennel and herb salad with citrus dressing

This side salad is so good that it may just outshine the mains at your next party. Recipe by Clayton Wells, of Sydney's Automata and A1 Canteen.

Chicken saltimbocca

This combination of melted cheese, salty prosciutto, crisp browned chicken and flavour-packed sage is incredible. Taking just minutes to prepare and cook, it’s a recipe that never fails to impress. Serve it on a summer’s night with a simple green salad or in the colder months with steamed greens. While I prefer the healthier, more sustainable chicken breast, thinly sliced veal also works well, says Dr Sandro. This recipe is an edited extract from The Doctor’s Diet by Dr Sandro Demaio (Macmillan Australia, $34.99).

Coconut rice salad

Filled with quinoa and brown rice, this nutritious salad is easy enough to make as a side for weekend entertaining or as a standalone meal during the week.

Spiced lamb with yoghurt and vegetable salad

Lamb and veg, with a delicious. twist!

Corn chip fattoush

This recipe is perfect for picnics and outdoor entertaining of any kind. Light, fresh and crunchy, it's a salad that ticks all the boxes. Recipe by Raph Rashid.

Quinoa and salmon super salad

Masterchef winner, Elena Duggan knows the new year is about getting on track, and what better way than with her favourite fish served up in a salad built for optimum health.

Baby gem lettuce, egg salad and curry vinaigrette

This salad will make a different but delicious addition to your next dinner party. Recipe by Clayton Wells, of Sydney's Automata and A1 Canteen.

Poached lemon myrtle chicken with grilled sprouts

Chef Ben Devlin from hip hotel Halcyon House creates a warm chicken salad harnessing the zingy flavours of native lemon myrtle.

Barbecued pancetta sage and quail with farro salad

Nino Zoccali impresses his guests with a quail salad made with Italian zest.

Pesto, potato and egg salad

This simple yet health-conscious salad by TV chef and nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin is simply a delicious accompaniment to any dinner party.

Silvia Colloca's roasted vegetables and chickpea salad

Rescue those vegies wilting at the back of the crisper, toss them in vibrant extra-virgin olive oil, then simply roast, add chickpeas, et voila! Dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow are done.

Heirloom tomato, basil and sheep's yoghurt salad

Craig Knudsen's vibrant heirloom tomato salad is given a twist with rye bread crumbs and yoghurt.

Warm cauliflower and chorizo salad

This gorgeous salad is made with beautifully roasted cauliflower, crunchy hazelnuts and a punchy chorizo dressing. Recipe by Craig Knudsen from Qualia Resort, Hamilton Island.

Lamb, wild rice and quinoa salad

This vibrant lamb and quinoa salad packs a punch of flavour.

Jamie Oliver's roasted brassica salad with lentils and haloumi

Jamie Oliver's hearty salad is the perfect combination of warm, roasted veg with haloumi and lentils - the crowning side to any family feast, or a meal on its own.

Buckwheat, pomegranate and roasted carrot tabbouleh

Tom Walton's twist on the classic tabbouleh is jam packed full of summer faves like pomegranate, buckwheat and roasted carrots.

Buckwheat and farro salad with dates, pomegranate and tahini dressing

The perfect side salad to accompany a long and lazy lunch or dinner.

Roast chicken with fried bread salad and agrodolce

Hamish Ingham and Rebecca Lines are putting botanicals centre stage. This fresh take on the classic roast chook is a new style of cooking the whole family will love.