Looking for fresh and festive Christmas salad recipes for your holiday dinner? Find 30 best Christmas salads that are perfect for feeding a crowd at your holiday gathering.
Every year, when I sit down to plan my Christmas dinner, the first thing that comes to mind (after I’ve decided on our main course—which is usually holiday ham) is what to serve for side dishes.
Of course, you can’t forget about the holiday appetizers and festive desserts but the sides are what elevate any holiday dinner. And, not just the traditional sides like mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, or homemade macaroni and cheese but unique ideas that will add some color to your holiday feast, like a crisp and flavorful Christmas salad.
A Christmas salad is an ideal side dish for any holiday gathering, especially if you are craving something lighter. I know that after indulging a little bit too much on the Christmas cookies, adding a fresh holiday salad to my dinner menu feels like the perfect balance.
Enjoy these healthy Christmas salad recipes full of bright and festive ingredients. You will find vibrant winter greens, topped with pomegranates for a pop of color to flavorful fruit salads that are packed with seasonal flavors. Add these crowd-pleasing sides to your Christmas dinner or holiday buffet this year.
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Candied Pecan Pear Salad With Pomegranates
This tasty Pomegranate Pear Salad is served with candied pecans and drizzled with a mustard dressing. Perfect to serve for Christmas Eve.
Crisp Spinach & Arugula Salad with Orange & Parmesan
This crisp salad with arugula and spinach is dotted with quick candied pecans, fresh orange and parmesan shavings. It's easy to throw together and perfect for a holiday meal!
A vibrantly beautiful salad that’s truly fit for a Christmas celebration! Pretty greens are studded with crunchy pistachios, sweet and tangy pomegranate arils, and juicy oranges, all topped off with a sprinkling of creamy goat cheese and a refreshingly light champagne vinaigrette.
This Spinach, Pear, and Feta Salad is tossed with sweet pomegranate arils and earthy walnuts, all dressed in your favorite balsamic vinaigrette. It's the ideal blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements, coming together in just 5 minutes for a quick and delightful meal!
This Waldorf Salad Recipe is a light and refreshing salad bursting with flavor and texture. It’s an easy, delicious crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for any occasion.
Sweet and tangy bacon dressing is drizzled over sweet pears, spinach, and sliced shallots. Top Wilted Pear and Shallot Salad with chopped pecans and sliced hard-boiled eggs for a hearty and delicious salad.
Explore a delightful Christmas salad that features fresh spinach, rich feta cheese, crunchy almonds, succulent oranges, and pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with a simple homemade dressing.
This antipasto salad calls for cold meats, cheeses, and vegetables decorated like a Christmas wreath, making a festive and delicious side dish for your Holidays.
Winter Salad with Farro, Apples, Pomegranates & Cranberries
This winter salad combines the nutty flavor of farro with crisp apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. It’s the perfect addition to holiday parties, lunches, or weeknight dinners.
Holiday Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate
Looking for a festive salad to serve up this holiday season? You and your guests will love my easy and delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad with pomegranate seeds and a citrus vinaigrette.
The Snowman Salad is a whimsical holiday appetizer featuring a mozzarella cheese snowman surrounded by fresh Spring Mix greens. Perfect for all ages, this charming salad adds festive flair and creativity to your Christmas table!
Make this refreshing Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pancetta for the holidays! It features red onions, toasted walnuts and a delicious orange vinaigrette.
Fall and Winter Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash is impressive and inviting as freshly dressed greens are topped with a cascade of Roasted Caramelized Delicata Squash slices.
Mixed Greens with Pomegranates, Pistachios and Pears
Mixed greens with pomegranates, pistachios and pears makes a beautiful holiday salad. And topped with a maple vinaigrette this gorgeous salad gets even better!
Russian Potato Salad Olivier is a creamy mix of potatoes, vegetables, and tender meat, creating a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Italian Fennel and Orange Salad - A Winter Salad Recipe from Sicily
Fennel and orange salad is an easy, vegan, holiday side to whip up using the best of winter's produce. Colorful and crisp, this Christmas salad can be served alongside any number of traditional holiday dishes including meat, poultry, fish, and even vegetarian options.
This sparkling hearty Pomegranate Avocado Quinoa Salad, tossed with a light lemon olive oil vinaigrette, is packed with colorful seasonal produce-perfect for your holiday menu.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad features delicious goodies like roasted butternut squash, apples, pomegranate seeds and a maple cinnamon dressing. The perfect festive salad for holiday gatherings!
Say Aloha to this Hawaii-inspired Ambrosia Fruit Salad made with whipped topping, coconut, and tropical fruits. It’s THE classic recipe for creating the creamy dessert salad that everyone knows and loves.
This 3-ingredient easy Christmas fruit salad recipe is perfect for serving throughout the holiday season. Featuring a colorful variety of fruits and berries, it’s an ideal Christmas appetizer, side dish, or light dessert.
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