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Christmas Salads : Top 20

 

Photo of: Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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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Festive Tossed Salad

Submitted by: Kate Hilts 
'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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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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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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Christmas Red and Green Salad

Submitted by: Rose Gundy 
This vegetable salad is good anytime of year. My mother served this in her restaurant. Enjoy 

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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. 

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! 

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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Cranberry Salad II

Submitted by: Jackie 
Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com. 

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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. 

Freda's Cherry Supreme Salad

Submitted by: c-biskit Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
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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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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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 

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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