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Winter Salad with Lemon-Yoghurt Dressing

This vibrant winter salad with lemon-yoghurt dressing is the perfect antidote to the heavy, rich dishes often associated with the colder months. Combining crisp romaine lettuce with earthy kohlrabi, sweet carrots, and buttery avocado, it offers a refreshing variety of textures. The creamy dressing, brightened with fresh lemon and parsley, ties the ingredients together for a light yet satisfying vegetarian meal that celebrates seasonal produce.

Packed with fibre-rich chickpeas and crunchy roasted sunflower seeds, this nutritious dish works beautifully as a standalone lunch or a zesty side for roasted meats. The addition of Kalamata olives and radishes provides a savoury, peppery finish that keeps every bite interesting. This is an excellent way to use store-cupboard staples alongside fresh market finds for a quick, healthy homemade dinner.

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Ingredients for Winter Salad with Lemon-Yoghurt Dressing

  • 240ml plain whole-milk yoghurt

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or canola oil

  • 60ml fresh lemon juice

  • 1 garlic clove, pressed

  • Fine sea salt

  • 8 cups coarsely chopped cos lettuce (about 8 large leaves)

  • 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled jicama

  • 2 small carrots, thinly sliced into rounds

  • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced

  • 100g sliced celery

  • 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled kohlrabi or peeled broccoli stems

  • 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

  • 110g halved pitted Kalamata olives

  • 80g thinly sliced radishes

  • 70g roasted sunflower seeds

Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Toss lettuce and next 8 ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates; sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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