Christmas Salad Recipes (2024)

These Christmas Salad Recipes are the perfect addition to your holiday menu. Simple ingredients makes it easy to toss the ingredients in a bowl for a delicious salad recipe.

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We love making a large holiday meal for our Christmas dinner. Adding salad recipes that are tossed in olive oil makes salads taste amazing.

Salad Recipes can be made in many different ways but is always delicious served with Christmas ham. Check out these other side dish recipes – Ambrosia Salad with Jello or Raspberry Jello Salad.

Table of Contents

  • Easy Salads for Christmas Dinner
  • 1. Christmas Fruit Salad
  • 2. The Best Macaroni Salad
  • 3. Cornbread Salad
  • 4. Watermelon Feta Salad
  • 5. Shrimp Macaroni Salad
  • 6. Cowboy Pasta Salad
  • 7. Caesar Salad
  • 8. Caprese Pasta Salad
  • 9. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
  • 10. Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
  • 11. Classic Italian Pasta Salad
  • 12. Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
  • 13. Mediterranean Pasta Salad
  • 14. Broccoli Salad
  • 15. Spinach Strawberry Salad
  • 16. Ham Salad
  • 17. Broccoli Cranberry Salad
  • 18. Copycat Olive Garden Salad
  • 19. Traditional Potato Salad
  • 20. German Potato Salad
  • 21. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • 22. Creamy Greek Salad
  • 23. Chicken Salad
  • 24. Chick Pea Salad
  • 25. Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
  • 26. Chick-fil-a Spicy Southwest Salad
  • 27. Mediterranean Couscous Salad
  • 29. White Bean Salad
  • 30. Kale Citrus Salad
  • 31. Plum, Avocado and Tarragon Salad
  • 32. Apple Salad
  • 33. Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad
  • 34. Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta
  • 35. Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette
  • More Easy Christmas Side Dish Recipes:

Easy Salads for Christmas Dinner

Easy Salad Recipes are a great addition to your main course recipes. They can be made many different ways by adding dried cranberries, grapes and pomegranate seeds. We love to top with blue cheese, red onions and crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.

Another favorite is a Brussels Sprouts Salad and a Butternut Squash Salad. If you are making a fruit salad make sure to add in mandarin oranges and apple slices for that extra crunch.

1. Christmas Fruit Salad

We love the fun colors of this salad.

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Christmas Fruit Salad

It is easy to make with simple ingredients.

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2. The Best Macaroni Salad

This makes the perfect side dish for Christmas dinner.

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The Best Macaroni Salad

It is loaded with lots of delicious veggies, cheese, and more!

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3. Cornbread Salad

Simple ingredients makes this a family favorite.

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Cornbread Salad

Crumble homemade cornbread and mix it with simple ingredients for a delicious salad recipe.

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4. Watermelon Feta Salad

Light and refreshing watermelon salad.

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Watermelon Feta Salad

The sweet watermelon is combined with red onions, cheese, and lime juice dressing.

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5. Shrimp Macaroni Salad

If you love shrimp, then you need to make this salad.

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Shrimp Macaroni Salad

This Shrimp Macaroni Salad is loaded with flavor and you only need a few simple ingredients.

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6. Cowboy Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is hearty and flavorful.

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Cowboy Pasta Salad

It is creamy, delicious, and loaded with simple ingredients.

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7. Caesar Salad

My husband request this Caesar Salad every holiday.

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Caesar Salad

With only a few simple ingredients, this Caesar Salad is super easy and comes together very fast.

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8. Caprese Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is loaded with fresh ingredients.

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Saladis made with fresh ingredients and is easy to make.

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9. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This delicious pasta salad is mixed with a mayo base dressing.

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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Saladis mixed with simple ingredients with a mayonnaise base dressing.

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10. Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This pasta salad has tons of flavor.

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This is delicious with tons of ranch flavor with bacon, cheese, and more!

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11. Classic Italian Pasta Salad

This is a delicious classic pasta salad.

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Classic Italian Pasta Salad

It’s loaded with yummy veggies, pasta, Italian dressing and more.Italian Pasta Salad Recipeis easy to fix and budget-friendly.

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12. Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Fresh vegetables makes pasta salad so delicious.

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Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

It is loaded with fresh vegetables, pasta, and delicious dressing.

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13. Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Top this pasta salad with red onions and feta cheese.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Saladis loaded with fresh ingredients and tossed in a delicious dressing.

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14. Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad has the best texture.

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Broccoli Salad

There's just something about the tangy and sweet dressing with the crunchy fresh broccoli that everyone absolutely loves. Plus, the combination of raisins and sunflower seeds adds a delicious twist.

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15. Spinach Strawberry Salad

This salad is perfectly made with 6 ingredients.

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Spinach Strawberry Salad

Strawberry spinach saladhas just 6 ingredients and makes the perfect lunch or dinner idea.

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16. Ham Salad

Serve this salad with crackers or made into sandwich.

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Ham Salad

Simple ingredients mixed with diced ham to make a delicious salad to serve with crackers or make a sandwich. It is delicious and easy to make.

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17. Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Add cranberries to your broccoli salad.

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Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Broccoli salad has the best dressing and it is so simple to make.

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18. Copycat Olive Garden Salad

Easy and delicious copycat salad recipe.

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Copycat Olive Garden Salad

It is just a really good salad and easy to make with simple ingredients.

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19. Traditional Potato Salad

Creamy, delicious pasta salad.

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Traditional Potato Salad

This recipe has the perfect blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickles, spices, and more for such a flavorful potato salad.

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20. German Potato Salad

Slice potatoes make this salad so delicious.

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German Potato Salad

Everyone will love the pieces of bacon combined with apple cider vinegar, mustard, and more.

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21. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Creamy and delicious salad makes a delicious side dish.

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Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Creamy cucumber tomato saladis easy to make and so creamy. This is the perfect side dish and is budget-friendly.

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22. Creamy Greek Salad

This creamy salad is made with fresh ingredients.

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Creamy Greek Salad

There's just something so delicious and refreshing about the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more blended with lots of olives and feta cheese. Yum!

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23. Chicken Salad

This is the best chicken salad recipe.

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Chicken Salad

It has the perfect blend of chicken, veggies, and seasonings. This delicious chicken salad recipe is quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor.

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24. Chick Pea Salad

This salad is bursting with flavor.

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Chickpea Salad

Chickpea saladis bursting with so many fresh ingredients and an easy citrus dressing.

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25. Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Change up your deviled eggs and make a macaroni salad.

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Deviled Egg Macaroni Saladis loaded with flavor and easy to make.

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26. Chick-fil-a Spicy Southwest Salad

This is my favorite copycat Chick Fil A Salad.

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Chick-fil-a Spicy Southwest Salad

They are quick to make and give us a light, healthy option when it is so hot outside. The ingredients are simple and I am glad that we can make this copycat recipe at home.

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27. Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This salad is healthy and delicious.

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean couscous salad with a fresh lemon herb dressing. Tossed with colorful vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and garbanzo beans.

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28. Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

This salad is light and refreshing and pairs perfectly with turkey and ham.

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

Be sure to dress the greens at the last minute so they don’t get soggy, and top the salad with the beets as opposed to mixing them in (tossing the beets with the salad will turn everything pink!).

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29. White Bean Salad

This salad is prepared within less than 5 minutes.

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White Bean Salad

I can bring this dish together in 5 minutes, no joke. It’s an easy, easy, easy recipe.

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30. Kale Citrus Salad

If you love kale, then you need to make this salad recipe.

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Kale Citrus Salad

A simple, 30-minute kale salad with sweet and tart fruits, pickled red onions, and a simple red wine vinaigrette!

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31. Plum, Avocado and Tarragon Salad

This salad is loaded with flavor.

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Plum, Avocado and Tarragon Salad

Stone fruits work beautifully in savory recipes as well as sweet – try this plum salad with ciabatta, toasted pine nuts, and more!

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32. Apple Salad

Top this salad with slice apples.

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Apple Salad

This sweet and savory Apple Salad recipe made with yogurt dressing is such a treat! And it only takes 15 minutes to put together.

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33. Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad

This salad is loaded with warm flavors.

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Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad

This Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad combines winter flavors in a warm and filling side dish, all in about 15 minutes.

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34. Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta

This salad is loaded with flavor and easy to make.

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Pomegranate Mandarin Salad with Avocado and Feta

This gorgeous orange and romaine salad is bursting with Vitamin C-rich fruit, crunchy pecans, and creamy avocado. It's topped with crumbled feta or goat cheese.

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35. Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette

This salad looks like a Christmas Wreath.

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Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette

Pretty greens are studded with crunchy pistachios, sweet and tangy pomegranate arils, and juicy oranges. Topped off with a sprinkling of creamy goat cheese and a refreshingly light champagne vinaigrette.

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It's time to mix up your salad toppings for some textural and flavor variety! Toppings like tortilla strips, croutons and nuts offer a pleasant crunch, while creamy, salty cheeses add unique flavor. Of course, meats, beans and tofu add a protein boost, and berries and dried fruits lend a touch of sweetness.

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  1. 1: Think Beyond Lettuce and Greens.
  2. 2: Add Heft with Grains and Nuts.
  3. 3: Add Beans or Other Proteins.
  4. 4: Make Your Own Homemade Salad Dressing.
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Obviously, every salad needs a base, some type of leafy greens. Choose a salad green that's loaded with health benefits… and STAY AWAY from that iceberg lettuce. You can also use a mix of these to give your salad a little more variety.

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  • Having all the ingredients blend together in harmony.
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If you like a creamy dressing, try adding Greek yogurt or avocado for healthy, natural fats. Or if you prefer a vinaigrette, consider adding your favorite citrus juice or zest for a pop of color. “I love a quick homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon, fresh garlic and lots of oregano,” Allers notes.

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Veggie: Celery

In fact, this vegetable doesn't contribute much to your body at all. The long, green stalks lacks many of the nutrients often found in other green vegetables, like vitamins C and A. Your body relies on vitamin C to help grow and repair cells, and vitamin A to promote eye, skin and bone health.

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Salad Topping Ideas
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  • Whole Grains. Couscous, Farro, Quinoa, Barley, Rice.
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salad, any of a wide variety of dishes that fall into the following principal categories: green salads; vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads.

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Many of these vegetables are the most well-known among consumers. The list of salad vegetables includes broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, endive, escarole, green onions, lettuce, mushrooms, peas, bell peppers, chili peppers, radishes, romaine, spinach and tomatoes.

What kind of nuts to put in a salad? ›

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  • Pecans: Sweet and Buttery Goodness. ...
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  • The Bottom Line.
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Method #1: Paper Towels and Plastic Bag

Supposedly, the paper towels absorb excess moisture from the greens and keep them from getting slimy, and the sealed bag keeps excess air from circulating in and out, slowing down the wilting process.

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Simple ways to spice up your salad
  1. Use a lettuce that you actually like! ...
  2. Add roasted veggies: I love adding roasted sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts or broccoli to a salad! ...
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  4. Add a little crunch: A little texture difference is a big thing in a salad!
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There are five elements to a perfect salad: greens, sweetness, creaminess, crunchiness, and dressing. Let's talk about each one.

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Also, simple fruit salad can be served during a meal or as a sweet after a meal. You can use a range of fruit in season. You can use a range of other ingredients in salads, including: ▪ meat ▪ fish ▪ seafood ▪ nuts ▪ cheese ▪ olives ▪ eggs ▪ pasta ▪ rice.

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Lettuce, spinach, and other salad greens are an important part of a healthful diet because they can be year-round sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients. Red and dark green leafy vegetables are generally higher in antioxidants, Vitamin B6, and other nutrients than lighter colored greens.

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  1. Sliced Turkey. Deli meat often gets a bad rap, however, it is a delicious and convenient way to quickly add protein to a salad. ...
  2. Crab Meat. Crab is a good source of lean protein that delivers all of the nutritional benefits of seafood without the fishy aftertaste. ...
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