How to Build a Winter Power Salad
1 of 7
Power up!
Summer isn't the only time for great greens. These bowlfuls, from Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Salad to Toasted Rye Bread Panzanella, are delicious, truly filling and a sure cure for the winter blahs.
1 of 7
2 of 7
Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Salad
This zesty, crunchy salad is hearty enough to be your main dish, thanks to 10 grams of fiber and 37 grams of belly-flattening protein.
Ingredients: Rotisserie chicken, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, salt, radicchio, jicama, avocados, cilantro leaves, almonds, scallions
Calories: 453
Try This Recipe: Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Salad
2 of 7
3 of 7
Tuna, Bean and Escarole Salad
If you have leftover escarole, sauté it in olive oil with garlic as a side, or stir it into soup.Ingredients: Lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, escarole, canned tuna, canned cannellini beans, jarred roasted bell peppers, ricotta salata or ParmesanCalories: 278Try This Recipe: Tuna, Bean and Escarole Salad
3 of 7
4 of 7
Roasted Carrot Salad
If your dates are still hard, soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften, then thoroughly pat dry before chopping them for the salad.
Ingredients: Carrots, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, lacinato kale, lemon juice, grainy mustard, honey, dates, pecorino or Parmesan
Calories: 271
Try This Recipe: Roasted Carrot Salad
4 of 7
5 of 7
Toasted Rye Bread Panzanella
Research shows that rye can help control blood sugar and keep appetite in check, but look for whole-grain rye bread to reap these benefits.
Ingredients: Rye bread, apple cider, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, chicken sausage, apples, small red onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper
Calories: 325
Try This Recipe: Toasted Rye Bread Panzanella
5 of 7
6 of 7
Mediterranean Crispy Chickpea Salad
This crunchy salad makes for a great light lunch that's only 224 calories.
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, cumin, salt, chickpeas, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, pepper, romaine, English cucumber, small red onion, kalamata or green olives, feta
Calories: 224
Try This Recipe: Mediterranean Crispy Chickpea Salad
6 of 7
7 of 7
Indian Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad
This salad is packed with immunity-boosting ingredients. Cauliflower packs vitamin C, and the turmeric in curry powder has curcumin, a compound that fights inflammation and may help protect against cancer.
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, curry powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper, cauliflower, quinoa, yogurt, baby spinach, red grapes, cashews
Calories: 328
Try This Recipe: Indian Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad