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Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Submitted by: Nora LaCroix

Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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Grandma's Five Cup Salad

Submitted by: Trece

My Grandmother made this every year for Christmas when I was a kid.

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Almond Strawberry Salad

Submitted by: Renae Rossow

Everyone loves this pretty salad that's topped with strawberries and sliced almonds,' Renae Rossow notes from Union, Kentucky. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded with flavor.

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'I like to serve this when we're having company because it's quick, easy and goes with just about anything,' writes Kate Hilts of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Dried cranberries and feta cheese add a delightful touch to the colorful salad that's a snap to toss together with packaged greens.

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Cranberry Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Garnet Amari

This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was putting together the menu for my first Thanksgiving dinner. I sometimes serve it on individual salad plates instead of in a big bowl.

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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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Fresh Cranberry Salad

Submitted by: Cathy

A sweet, sweet cranberry salad that everyone will think is dessert. Sugared cranberries are combined with crushed pineapple and miniature marshmallows and chilled overnight. Just before serving, this lovely concoction is folded into freshly whipped cream and sliced bananas. Serves six.

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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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Cranberry Salad II

Submitted by: Jackie

Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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Christmas Broccoli Salad

Submitted by: Luanne Kessi

What could be more Christmasy than a red and green dish? Plus, once people taste this crisp lightly dressed salad, I never have to worry about leftovers.

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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.

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Mushroom Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Melissa Ward

I found this recipe in our newspaper and couldn't wait to try it. The tangy hint of barbecue sauce in the dressing makes it a big hit with my family.

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Six-Layer Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Marcia Orlando

This impressive salad does take some time to make, but the preparation itself is actually easy. It's an attractive addition to a buffet table. --Marcia Orlando, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

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Holiday Green Salad

Submitted by: Rita Farmer

The combination of crisp veggies, a well-seasoned dressing and dried cranberries can't be beat, believes Rita Farmer of Houston, Texas. 'It's a refreshing salad to make for a luncheon or an evening meal,' she notes.

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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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Rosy Red Christmas Apples

Submitted by: Patsy Woods

Pretty enough to pass as dessert, these sweet festive apples make a nice alternative to salad. The creamy nut-filled mixture stuffed inside is delightful.

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Orange 'n' Red Onion Salad

Submitted by: Jodi Grable

Drizzled with a tangy dressing, this appealing salad makes a colorful and tasty alternative to the usual tossed salad. Plus, you can assemble it in minutes. --Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri

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Minted Pears

Submitted by: Mary Selner

My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on her tradition. When I prepare this for a salad, I fill the centers with fresh fruit, fruit cocktail or cottage cheese. As a dessert, there are more options...a dab of whipping cream with a cherry on top, a drizzle of chocolate on top of the whipped cream or a scoop of sherbet in a contrasting color. -Mary Selner, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Frosty Cranberry Salad Cups

Submitted by: Bernadine Bolte

Instead of traditional cranberry sauce, consider these individual fruit salads. They're a make-ahead treat terrific for potlucks. --Bernadine Bolte, St. Louis, Missouri

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