Christmas Salad Recipes

Browse more than 60 ideas for this year’s Christmas dinner salad, from Jell-O salads and fruit salads to hearty vegetable and mixed green salads.

Staff Picks

Winter Endive Salad

Rating: 4.56 stars
6
This very simple salad makes great use of heartier greens like endive and watercress and balances their bite with the sweetness of pomegranate.
By Mama_B
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Angel Salad

Rating: 4.85 stars
12
This colorful holiday salad is a tart, crunchy favorite. The recipe will take several hours, as the Jell-O® must set. Substitute frozen whipped topping for whipped cream, if desired.
By Louise Alley

Christmas Pomegranate Salad

Rating: 4.83 stars
5
I love mixing up cheese and fruit in salads! This salad is not only tasty, it is full of great nutrients and antioxidants from the pomegranate seeds.
By Karyn Ulriksen

Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Rating: 4.59 stars
281
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
By Nancy W

Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Rating: 4.83 stars
289
A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!
By MissyPorkChop

Outrageously Good Holiday Salad

Rating: 4.28 stars
17
'Outrageously Good?' I'm not kidding. So simple to make, but the combination of ingredients makes it sophisticated. The mix of tangy grapefruit, sweet poppy seed dressing, buttery smooth avocados and Swiss cheese is incredible.
By anniepie

Christmas Cranberry Salad

Rating: 4.63 stars
66
This creamy cranberry salad can be served frozen as well as chilled.
By TIASUE

Fennel and Celery Salad

Rating: 4.67 stars
1
Celery meets fennel, red onion, and parsley in this crunchy, refreshing salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Chill for a few hours for best results.
By Danielle DePasquale

Sicilian Blood Orange Salad

Rating: 4 stars
1
Use a mix of blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, and navel oranges for a gorgeous and simple dish.
By Rochelle Brooks Thompson

Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Rating: 4.44 stars
53
A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.
By JPMJ

Fennel, Grapefruit, and Apple Salad

Rating: 4.57 stars
5
A refreshing salad with the crisp fennel flavor balanced with red grapefruit, apples, onions, and topped with a citrus dressing and fresh basil.
By Bean

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

Rating: 4.44 stars
16
My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime.
By Dad
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Inspiration and Ideas

Spinach Pomegranate Salad

Spinach Pomegranate Salad
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94
"Wonderful salad. It is so fresh and great in the winter. I've made it for Christmas the last two years." – phoenix
Roquefort Pear Salad

Roquefort Pear Salad
Rating: Unrated
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"Terrific recipe; it was a big hit for Christmas dinner. The flavors went so well together!" – rhc
Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad

Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad
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12 Brussels Sprout Salads

12 Brussels Sprout Salads
Pretty Pomegranate Salad

Pretty Pomegranate Salad
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3
Creamy Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad
Rating: Unrated
107

Grammy's Calamari Salad

Rating: 4.27 stars
16

My Grandma has been making this calamari salad for all the years I can remember at our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.

More Christmas Salad Recipes

Traditional German Warm Potato Salad

Rating: 4.75 stars
2
Is there anything better than freshly made potato salad? With sausages or pork, it's a dream! This recipe is from Bavaria, Germany, and my family makes this potato salad every year for Christmas eve.
By Marianne

Roquefort Pear Salad

Rating: 4.86 stars
1475
This is the best salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.
By Michelle Krzmarzick

Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)

Rating: 4.39 stars
56
Polish cucumber salad. I serve it on Christmas Eve.
By VeggieMommy

Spinach Pomegranate Salad

Rating: 4.7 stars
93
A very quick and nutritious salad made with pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.
By SarieNickle

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

Rating: 4.77 stars
31
This creamy, satisfying summer salad or dessert is also a family favorite at Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law could be counted on to bring this dish to all our family functions.
By Amy

Family Tradition Watergate Salad

Rating: 4.67 stars
11
In my family, we have this every time there's any type of get-together. The large bowl is always finished off and finally I asked my great Aunt how she does it. Here's her secret!
By Bwendler

Sauerkraut Salad

Rating: 4.62 stars
92
Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth the wait.
By Joan Long Dixon

Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

Rating: 4.57 stars
98
We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.
By Eleanor Johnson

Broccoli Cashew Salad

Rating: 4.71 stars
39
This was on the table at a potluck cast party/Christmas party, and I hunted down the chef and begged her for the recipe. I'm not usually a nuts-in-nondesserts kind of person, but this stuff is amazing! Trust me, try it...
By tignor

Easy Coleslaw

Rating: 4.15 stars
32
This sweet and crunchy salad is easy and delicious any time of the year. Double the recipe for large parties.
By Jackie Smith

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad

Rating: 4.63 stars
35
Don't be scared of raw Brussels sprouts - they are delicious!
By Ann Freele

Chinese Broccoli Slaw

Rating: 4.56 stars
113
This recipe was passed around for years in my Grandmother's beauty salon. She took it to every church supper. It was on the table every Thanksgiving and Christmas.
By marinza

Cranberry Pecan Salad

Rating: 4.69 stars
85
Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too.
By STACY38

Mandarin Orange Watergate Salad

Rating: 4.31 stars
9
Mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries give this creamy Watergate salad a burst of color and flavor perfect for the holiday table.
By ATREVINO02

Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Rating: 4.44 stars
52
A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.
By JPMJ

Beef Salad Sandwich Filling

Rating: 4.38 stars
6
Like chicken salad, but with beef! A great way to use leftover roast beef or pulled beef. Even my kids like it, minus the onions. Chopping and mixing all the ingredients together in my manual food processor works really well and saves time. Serve on bread or in pita pockets.
By Sarah Simmons

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

Rating: 4.83 stars
29
Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and cranberries combine to make a salad that even kids will want to eat. The colors and flavors make a great fall or holiday side dish, but we have been enjoying it all summer as well.
By Amy McEver

Tuna Salad with Cranberries

Rating: 4.38 stars
77
This simple, unusual recipe will yield the best tuna sandwiches you've ever had! Try on potato bread for a comforting, yummy treat!
By SIGARILLO

Sonny's Waldorf Turkey Salad

Rating: 4.71 stars
33
Wondering what to do with that left-over turkey? This salad will make turkey into something really exotic, with a fruity, nutty and hint-of-spicy flavor that you will want to enjoy year-round. With so many different variations, this salad has something for everyone! Serve salad on top of salad greens or in a pita shell.
By SKYBLUE1963

Broccoli Salad

Rating: 4.02 stars
66
A healthy, bright salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
By Christine L.

Romaine with Garlic Lemon Anchovy Dressing

Rating: 4.4 stars
32
Flavorful green salad. Can be prepared in 10 minutes or less.
By Hong Quan

Warm Brussels Sprout, Bacon and Spinach Salad

Rating: 4.3 stars
24
The warm bacon dressing makes this Brussels sprouts and spinach salad very tasty. You'll be surprised how eager your family will become to eat their veggies!
By Barrett

Goddess Ambrosia

Extreme fruit salad. This isn't your grandmother's recipe! Serve immediately or cover and chill. Flavors will mellow with refrigeration.
By LadyBugLucy

Really, Truly Gorgeous Dried Fruit Salad

Rating: 4.71 stars
6
A really, truly gorgeous dried fruit salad that i serve in the evenings to share with my mum and sisters over a good movie. I use organic pine nuts, and rain forest honey... of course, you don't have to, but sometimes these little touches help, I think. Add the pine nuts however much or little you like 'em, about 2 ounces is good for me. I serve this in sundae glasses, to show off the fruit, with plain yogurt and a sprinkling of Demerara sugar.
By PixiePixiePixie
Sponsored By MyPlate
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