Hey there friends,

February might be chilly, but believe it or not, it’s full of vibrant, fresh produce ready to be chopped, tossed, and drizzled into something amazing. Eating in-season produce means peak flavor, great nutrition, and often better prices at the grocery store or farmers market. 🛒💚

🌱 What’s Fresh This February

Right now in the U.S., you’ll find tons of delicious seasonal produce like:

• Citrus – oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, lemons, limes
• Pomegranates
• Apples & pears (perfect from storage)
• Winter greens – kale, spinach, Swiss chard
• Root veggies – carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips
• Winter squash (like butternut & acorn)

These are all great bases for salads, hearty bowls, and fresh sides.

And with that bounty in mind, here are 17 fabulous salads that are perfect for February — delicious and designed to make the most of the season’s peachy produce:

​🥗 17 Salads to Make This February​

1. ​Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad – Sweet citrus meets savory chicken for a satisfying lunch.
2. ​Winter Citrus Salad – Bright citrus segments with salty feta and roasted pistachios.
3. ​Hawaiian Coleslaw with Pineapple – A tropical-ish side that’s quick and tangy.
4. ​Winter Kale and Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing – Hearty kale, quinoa, and sweet potato with creamy avocado dressing.
5. ​Vegan Kale Salad with Creamy Mustard Tahini Dressing – A nutrient-packed plant-based bowl.
6. ​Creamy Blue Cheese Coleslaw – A tangy, rich slaw that pairs with almost anything.
7. ​Quick & Easy Kale and Apple Salad – Crisp apples and kale with a zingy apple cider vinaigrette.
8. ​Butter Bean & Walnut Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing – Protein-rich and crunchy.
9. ​Classic Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Salad – Cheesy, smoky, and nostalgia in a bowl.
10. ​Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach & Chickpeas – A wholesome Mediterranean-inspired lunch.
11. ​Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing – Nutty quinoa and roasted cauliflower with citrus notes.
12. ​Roasted Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad – Earthy beets with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts.
13. ​Vegan Lemon Lentil Salad – Bright lemon + protein-packed lentils for a tasty, light meal.
14. ​Ambrosia Salad without Coconut – A sweet, fruity classic twist.
15. ​Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing – Quick, creamy, and refreshing.
16. ​Mandarin Salad with Green Goddess Dressing – Juicy mandarins and a dreamy dressing.
17. ​Cranberry & Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing – A simple but bright salad to wake up your plate.

Hopefully this gives you some tasty inspo for February lunches, weeknight dinners, or meal prep bowls that keep things fresh even when it’s frosty outside. 🥶

If you’re craving more seasonal salad ideas, I’ve got you — hit reply and tell me what produce you’re seeing in your grocery haul lately.

I can’t wait to hear which of these become your new go-tos! 🥄💚

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