Winter might not be the first time we think of eating raw salads, but trust me, this winter green salad is going to change that. It's filling, healthy, and perfect for the colder months.

We all tend to crave heartier foods during the winter, and this salad is hearty enough to serve as a main dish! You can pair it with a bit of bread or rice cakes, or serve it as an appetizer in a smaller portion.

Let's dive into the details of how to create this satisfying dish.

<h3>Gather Your Ingredients</h3>

Before we start mixing everything together, let's make sure we have all the ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

For the Salad:

• 4 collard leaves, trimmed and finely chopped

• ⅓ bunch kale, trimmed and chopped

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped

• ¼ small head red cabbage, chopped

• 1 Bosc pear, cubed

• ½ Bermuda onion, finely diced

• ½ orange bell pepper, diced

• ½ Florida avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

• ½ carrot, grated

• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved

• 7 walnut halves, crushed

• 2 tablespoons raisins (or to taste)

For the Dressing:

• 6 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon wildflower honey

• 1 tablespoon oregano, crushed

• 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Salad</h3>

Now, let's prepare the salad ingredients. Start by washing and chopping everything! In a large bowl, mix the collard leaves, kale, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, pear, onion, orange bell pepper, avocado, carrot, tomatoes, walnuts, and raisins together. The mix of crunchy, fresh, and subtly sweet ingredients creates a delightful texture and flavor that's ideal for winter.

<h3>Step 2: Make the Dressing</h3>

While we've got our salad ready, let's move on to the dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, wildflower honey, crushed oregano, chili powder, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake it vigorously until everything is well mixed. The sweet and tangy dressing adds the perfect finishing touch to our hearty salad.

<h3>Step 3: Toss It All Together</h3>

Now that the salad and dressing are ready, it's time to put it all together. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat. Make sure the salad ingredients are evenly covered with the dressing – it's this step that really ties all the flavors together.

<h3>Serve and Enjoy!</h3>

And there you have it – your winter green salad is ready to serve! Whether you decide to make it a hearty main dish with bread or rice cakes on the side, or enjoy it as a lighter appetizer, this salad is sure to satisfy. The mix of crunchy vegetables, sweet pears, creamy avocado, and crunchy walnuts makes this a must-try winter salad.