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Cranberry, Glazed Walnut, Orange, Avocado, and Blue Cheese Salad

Submitted by: Joy Chou

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

A festive salad for those special holiday meals is easy to make, and combines the bright fall flavors of cranberries, orange, glazed walnuts, and blue cheese. Avocado adds an elegant touch.

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Really, Truly Gorgeous Dried Fruit Salad

Submitted by: PixiePixiePixie

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

A gorgeous fruit salad composed of soaked, cooked dried fruits with pine nuts and just a hint of honey. It's nice served cold with yogurt and a sprinkling of Demerara sugar.

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Holiday Cranberry Relish

Submitted by: Reshableu

Home Town: Marshall, Texas, USA

Living In: Andrews, Texas, USA

An easy cranberry salad with chopped oranges, apples, and pecans gets a flavor boost from strawberry gelatin.

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Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad

Submitted by: c-biskit

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

A creamy pineapple and marshmallow layer tops a strawberry-cherry base in this family recipe that's sure to be a hit at family gatherings.

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Chinese Broccoli Slaw

Submitted by: marinza

This Chinese slaw uses broccoli slaw mix and ramen noodles with some common pantry items to make a versatile salad for any occasion.

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Layered Pea Salad

Submitted by: jkturnage

Cool and crunchy lettuce and pea salad is a great make-ahead for your holiday meal, and the kids will love it.

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Broccoli Cashew Salad

Submitted by: tignor

Living In: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

The classic broccoli salad is made with with red onion, bacon and cashews. This is perfect for a party or potluck.

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This retro holiday salad is sure to be a hit at your next friend or family gathering. Crisp and tart Granny Smith apples, celery, and kidney beans are mixed together with creamy salad dressing in this easy and colorful side dish. Serve on its own, or on a bed of lettuce.

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Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

Submitted by: Shaina_Ryder

Living In: Sneedville, Tennessee, USA

This creamy fruit salad or dessert is fast and easy to make for any occasion by tossing crushed pineapple, fruit cocktail and chopped apple in a cream cheese and whipped topping dressing. Add maraschino cherries, pecans and golden raisins, if you choose, to make the medley even more flavorful.

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Festive Fall Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Jason N - Home Chef

Home Town: Simi Valley, California, USA

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Enjoy holiday flavors even after the big feast is over by preparing a classic turkey salad made with mayonnaise, chopped celery, toasted cashews, sage, thyme, and orange accented cranberries. Serve the salad as an appetizer, lunch dish, or enjoy it on rolls, in wraps, or as a spread for crackers.

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Holiday Green Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Ginger

Living In: Casar, North Carolina, USA

A vintage gelatin salad that's a longstanding holiday favorite in many families, this lime and lemon salad mixes crushed pineapple with pecans, cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a sweet creamy-crunchy combination.

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Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Carissa

A classic cranberry-pineapple gelatin salad expected on everyone's Thanksgiving menu, this version adds a flavor twist with orange zest and pecans.

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Avocado Egg Salad

Submitted by: MLONG63

This tasty spin on egg salad features a lot of avocado accented with red onion and paprika.

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Holiday Ambrosia Salad

Submitted by: Dad

Home Town: Batavia, New York, USA

Living In: Gainesville, Georgia, USA

With a novel twist on the traditional preparation, this version of ambrosia salad has a cooked dressing and tosses pineapple, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut (optional) with rice-like orzo pasta and whipped topping.

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Five-Cup Fruit Salad

Submitted by: BAKER'S Chocolate

A cup each of 5 fabulous ingredients--pineapple, mandarin oranges, sour cream, coconut and marshmallows--adds up to one delicious fruit salad!

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Cherry Cranberry Salad

Submitted by: Deborah Amrine

Not a Christmas goes by that Deb Amrine doesn't fix this bright molded salad. 'I've taken it to many holiday dinners, and everyone loves it--even people who don't usually enjoy cranberries,' she reports from Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Emily's Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Emily Fields

I've always loved eating spinach--it's grown here in our area. When I saw an announcement of a spinach cooking contest, I made up this recipe to enter. I was delighted when my colorful, tangy salad took the grand prize! --Emily Fields, Santana, California

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Orange Blossom Salad

Submitted by: Dorothy Anderson

From Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas, this lively salad is nice year-round--both for every day and entertaining. 'It fits nicely into a 'hurry-up' meal,' Dorothy notes.

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Festive Cranberry Salad

Submitted by: Denise Goedeken

This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans in a fluffy base. I appreciate how easy it is to prepare. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

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Tart Cherry Salad

Submitted by: Bea Wittman

This recipe has been in my family for years; we especially use it during the holiday season. It's pleasantly tart and a perfect complement to any meal.