This winter salad is loaded with crisp baby arugula and topped with crunchy celery and radishes, juicy pomegranate arils, and creamy goat cheese. Toss it with champagne vinaigrette for a balanced and festive salad that’s perfect for holiday parties or a quick and nutritious lunch. 

Whether you’re looking for a gorgeous salad for your Christmas table or something a little lighter but still filling, we’ve got the perfect winter salad recipe for you. 

At The Produce Moms, we are always looking for recipes that are quick, easy, and … loaded with fruits and veggies. We especially love this winter salad because there’s no cooking and it’s ready in 10 minutes!

This winter salad with celery, radish, pomegranate, and goat cheese is sponsored by Duda Farm Fresh Foods.

The spicy arugula base is topped with fresh celery and radishes, creamy goat cheese, and jewel-like pomegranate arils for a juicy, festive pop of color. It’s perfect as a holiday side, or add some protein for an easy weeknight dinner.

Make sure to check out our other Dandy® salad recipes linked below. But first, let’s make sure you have your fresh ingredients before we get started.

Winter Salad Recipe Ingredients

This six-ingredient winter salad is made with fresh produce that you can easily find at your local grocery store. Since we’ll be relying on the natural flavors of our ingredients for our winter salad recipe, it’s important to select each item at peak freshness. 

Arugula

Many winter salads use a hearty green for the base of the salad. But we love using arugula for its spicy, nutty flavor that you crave in a winter salad while still being light on the stomach. Look for arugula that is bright green in color. The leaves should be about 3 inches long and feel firm and crisp. Avoid packaging with excess moisture for a longer shelf life.

Related: How to Select Arugula

Dandy® Celery and Radishes

We love using fresh celery and radishes from Dandy® in our salads. Celery and radishes are naturally gluten-free and low-calorie, adding that cozy winter feel to this bright and light salad. 

We especially love using Dandy® celery sticks because they are Naturally Sweeter & Crispier! Plus they are already pre-washed and ready-to-eat (or cut up for your salad)!

Related: How to Select Celery

Dandy® has two precut styles of radishes, so all you do is open the bag and toss them onto your salad. Choose from round, thinly sliced Radish Coins or Radish Ministicks®. Both work great because you don’t have to do any extra prep. Can’t find the Coins or the Ministicks®, don’t worry! Dandy® also carries whole radishes that you can easily cut in a matter of minutes!

Related: How to Select Radishes

Pomegranates

To save time, you can buy a container of just the pomegranate arils. From there, you measure the arils and pop them onto your winter salad. If you can’t find the container of arils, you can also buy a pomegranate and remove the arils yourself. Again, we like convenience, so we prefer the container. But both options offer you fresh, juicy little salad jewels that make this salad look extra gorgeous and festive.

Related: How to Select Pomegranates

Goat Cheese

It’s always fun to have something creamy in a salad. Tangy goat cheese pairs well with the crunchy celery and radishes and juicy pomegranate arils for a well-rounded bite of your winter salad.

Champagne Vinaigrette

We’re goin’ with the flow of convenience, so this time we used a store-bought bottle of champagne vinaigrette to cut down on prep time. If you’d like to make your own, go for it! The champagne vinaigrette adds a slightly sweet, delicate, and elegant layer of flavor. 

How to Make a Winter Salad

Remember, this fresh salad is pretty much a toss-and-serve winter salad recipe. So let’s get to tossing!

Step 1: Mix arugula and celery.

Quickly rinse your arugula, dry it with a clean kitchen towel, and add it to a medium mixing bowl. Use a knife to thinly slice the celery into C’s and add it to the bowl of arugula.

Related: How to Cut Celery — 7 Different Ways

Step 2: Drizzle champagne vinaigrette.

Drizzle the arugula and sliced celery with the champagne vinaigrette and toss with salad tongs or large mixing spoons, until everything is lightly coated and glistening. 

Step 3: Sprinkle with winter salad toppings.

Top your winter salad with Dandy® radishes, pomegranate arils, crumbled goat cheese, and salt and pepper. We like to serve it with all of the toppings on top for a beautiful, festive winter salad before everyone starts digging in, but feel free to mix it beforehand if you’d like.

Why We Love Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Six generations later, family is still the core value of everything Duda Farm Fresh Foods produces for the Dandy® brand. We love partnering with them because we share the same goal of getting more high-quality fruits and vegetables on your family’s table. Their responsible farming practices guarantee fresh quality in every vegetable that ends up in your local grocery store, and ultimately on your plate.

Be sure to look for the red and blue Dandy® logo on your celery and radishes for a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious winter salad. 

More Quick and Easy Dandy® Recipes 

• Celery Fennel Salad – savory, filling, and flavorful
• Thai Celery Bowls – on-the-go meal, perfect for sports parents
• Fresh Radish Salsa – keto and kid-friendly, great on tacos or with tortilla chips
• Pomelo, Jicama, and Radish Salad – sweet, crunchy, and fresh