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13 warm salads for winter

Rachel Nania | rnania@wtop.com

January 2, 2017, 10:30 AM

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This November 2017 photo shows a chopped winter salad in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)
Chopped winter salad Roasted radicchio and squash give this crunchy salad a sweet taste. Find the recipe here. (Mia via AP)
Mia via AP
This Nov. 6, 2017 photo shows a green salad with roasted apple and pumpkin vinaigrette in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d'Arabian. (Melissa d'Arabian via AP)
Green salad with pumpkin vinaigrette and roasted apples  Melissa d’Arabian mixes hearty greens and tart apples in this healthy winter dish. Find the recipe here. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)
Melissa d’Arabian via AP
This May 20, 2017 photo shows a warm steak and potato chip salad with blue cheese dressing in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)
Warm steak and potato chip salad  Because no one ever said salad needs to be healthy. Find the recipe here. (Sara Moulton via AP)
Sara Moulton via AP
This July 15, 2013 photo shows a warm scallop salad with carrot-ginger dressing in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Mathew Mead)
Warm scallop salad with carrot-ginger dressing Craving warmer weather? This warm scallop salad has all the flavors of summer. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Mathew Mead)
AP Photo/Mathew Mead
This March 15, 2011 photo shows warm bean and bacon salad in Concord, N.H. Jacques Pepin’s salad recipe calls for small white navy beans, but you can substitute any similar variety. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Warm bean and bacon salad This hearty salad of warm beans and pancetta will take the chill out of winter. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
A dish of warm farro salad with grilled Italian sausage is seen in this photo taken Monday, July 11, 2011 in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Warm farro salad with grilled Italian sausage Farro is an ancient grain, packed with protein and fiber. It’s also the base for this warm salad, filled with sausage and veggies. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This July 18, 2011 photo shows roasted green bean and pancetta salad in Concord, N.H. For the dressing on this dish, use a splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Roasted green bean and pancetta salad The green beans, garlic and pancetta are all roasted together on one baking sheet. Then, they’re tossed with tomatoes and dressed with lemon juice. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This July 25, 2011 photo shows an orange onion salad with warmed coriander oil in Concord, N.H. For the AP’s 20 Salads of Summer series, Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift, of Splendid Table, offered this salad from their upcoming cookbook, "How to Eat Weekends." (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Orange onion salad with warmed coriander oil Take advantage of citrus season with this spiced warm orange salad. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This Aug. 15, 2011 photo shows Rocco DiSpirito's warm salad of grilled chicken thighs, figs and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. Before serving this dish, place the chicken thigh halves around the salad, then sprinkle the salad with the shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Warm salad of grilled chicken thighs, figs and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Chicken thighs give this salad a deep, rich flavor. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This Nov. 21, 2011 photo shows roasted salmon with warm lentil salad in Concord, N.H. Feeding a crowd this New Year’s Eve? Consider offering something that is richly savory, but won’t weigh down the party. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Roasted salmon with warm lentil salad If you’re looking for a healthy meal for the new year, this is it. The warm lentil salad is flavored with citrus and pomegranate; the salmon is packed with heart-healthy fats. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This Feb. 2, 2015, photo shows chopped kale and lentil winter salad in Concord, N.H. This winter salads manages to feel both energizing and comforting at the same time. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Chopped kale and lentil winter salad Filled with walnuts and green lentils, this kale salad will lend an energizing boost to your lunch hour. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
In this image taken on November 12, 2012, roasted cobb salad is shown served on a platter in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Roasted cobb salad A winter spin on a cobb salad, this dish is made from roasted butternut squash, cauliflower, carrots and Brussels sprouts. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This Oct. 19, 2011 photo shows apple roasted vegetables in Concord, N.H. Apples can add an unexpected sweet touch to an otherwise savory selection of roasted vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Apple-roasted vegetables If you enjoy roasted vegetables, try adding apple to your next roasted vegetable salad. It brings a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
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This November 2017 photo shows a chopped winter salad in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)
This Nov. 6, 2017 photo shows a green salad with roasted apple and pumpkin vinaigrette in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d'Arabian. (Melissa d'Arabian via AP)
This May 20, 2017 photo shows a warm steak and potato chip salad with blue cheese dressing in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)
This July 15, 2013 photo shows a warm scallop salad with carrot-ginger dressing in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Mathew Mead)
This March 15, 2011 photo shows warm bean and bacon salad in Concord, N.H. Jacques Pepin’s salad recipe calls for small white navy beans, but you can substitute any similar variety. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
A dish of warm farro salad with grilled Italian sausage is seen in this photo taken Monday, July 11, 2011 in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This July 18, 2011 photo shows roasted green bean and pancetta salad in Concord, N.H. For the dressing on this dish, use a splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This July 25, 2011 photo shows an orange onion salad with warmed coriander oil in Concord, N.H. For the AP’s 20 Salads of Summer series, Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift, of Splendid Table, offered this salad from their upcoming cookbook, "How to Eat Weekends." (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Aug. 15, 2011 photo shows Rocco DiSpirito's warm salad of grilled chicken thighs, figs and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. Before serving this dish, place the chicken thigh halves around the salad, then sprinkle the salad with the shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Nov. 21, 2011 photo shows roasted salmon with warm lentil salad in Concord, N.H. Feeding a crowd this New Year’s Eve? Consider offering something that is richly savory, but won’t weigh down the party. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Feb. 2, 2015, photo shows chopped kale and lentil winter salad in Concord, N.H. This winter salads manages to feel both energizing and comforting at the same time. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this image taken on November 12, 2012, roasted cobb salad is shown served on a platter in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Oct. 19, 2011 photo shows apple roasted vegetables in Concord, N.H. Apples can add an unexpected sweet touch to an otherwise savory selection of roasted vegetables. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

WASHINGTON — A salad doesn’t have to be a bowl of cold and common vegetables. Put the iceberg aside and try these warm salads this winter.

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