Temperatures are dropping, jackets and scarves are out, and all we're craving are casseroles, sizzling cheesy sandwiches, and hot soups — foods that are best eaten curled up on the sofa while searching for the next TV show to binge-watch. When envisioning these types of cozy comfort meals, salads may not immediately come to mind, but we're here to prove they should.
All it takes is a few tricks to turn these sides into stars. Jazz up your salads with eye-popping colors and textures: Add cooked grains such as quinoa or farro, and throw in oven-roasted squash, beets, or Brussels sprouts. Toppings are also key: Additions like toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, and tangy feta can transform a humble side salad into the main event.
