A selection of 20 vibrant Christmas salad recipes to go with your Christmas menu.
Fresh, beautiful, bright salads can add some goodness and flair to your festive table. There is something here for everyone, showcasing beautiful fresh produce from all corners of the world.
Salads are usually part of the New Zealand Christmas fare where our menu can be varied from BBQs to roasted lamb, seafood, traditional glazed ham, or roasted turkey along with a variety of fresh salads and seasonal vegetables cooked in a variety of different ways.
If you are in a cooler climate for the holiday season, this round-up of salad recipes includes some that make the most of Winter produce, perfect for brightening up the Christmas table and adding some variation to your menu.
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20 Christmas salad recipes that are easy to make and are perfect for entertaining. From summer salad recipes for Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere or winter salad recipes for those in the Northern Hemisphere, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. This spinach, strawberry and walnut salad is bright and refreshing, perfect for Christmas in the sunshine. This roasted sweet potato and feta salad is perfect for entertaining. Delicious cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes on a bed of greens, topped by feta, pecans, pomegranate and mint. This hearty gorgeous salad is perfect for your festive table. It has a delicious mix of roasted sweet potato, fig, kale salad with toasted walnuts, cranberries, and a cider vinaigrette. This pickled fennel citrus salad is healthy and delicious. Filled with grapefruit, pomegranates, and quickly pickled fennel topped off by an orange dijon vinaigrette. A simple salad showcasing fresh tomatoes and mint. This salad is a perfect colourful side dish for your Summer Christmas table. A delicious & healthy salad that is full of flavour and different textures with beetroot, avocado, rocket, quinoa, feta, spiced walnuts & mint. This beautiful salad with its vibrant colours and cranberry dijon vinaigrette is perfect for the festive table. A vibrant, healthy, and colourful salad perfect for the summer Christmas table with beetroot, blueberries, avocado, spinach, cucumber, and walnuts. Simple, filling, delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd! This Italian-style salad can easily be made in advance and is great for entertaining. This is a bright, healthy, and colourful salad perfect for the festive table. A fresh, bright colourful dish you can make in minutes. This edamame salad is full of flavour and looks wonderful in your salad bowl. Roasted broccoli paired with crispy bacon, pecans, and red onion make this full-flavoured salad perfect for your Christmas menu. This simple quinoa salad makes a perfect side that goes with just about anything. Bright, healthy, and colourful it is a versatile salad that everyone will enjoy. This wild rice salad with butternut squash, pomegranate, and kale is filling, healthy and delicious. Topped off by a citrus vinaigrette. This delicious broccoli salad has a mix of creamy avocado, red onion, currants, and sunflower seeds with a creamy cashew dressing. This is a creamy (dairy-free) broccoli salad that is a crowd-pleaser. A vibrant and healthy salad with French lentils cooked in a delicious broth giving them extra flavour. Mixed with vegetables and topped with fresh mint this salad has lots of beautiful flavours. This hearty and filling salad makes a great side for your festive table. Roasted butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, and walnuts topped with a maple-cider vinaigrette. A delicious warm roasted vegetable salad with glazed vegetables, and chickpeas topped off by a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Blood orange and fennel Salad with arugula/rocket and avocado has beautiful flavours and colours perfect for the Christmas table. It’s drizzled with a lovely citrus vinaigrette and finished with a big crack of black pepper.Christmas Salad Recipes
- This selection of homemade edible gifts can make great last minute gifts for friends and family.
- Balsamic roasted brussels sprouts with bacon, broccolini, and walnuts makes a delicious side dish for your festive table.
- These dairy-free stuffed mushrooms with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes are delicious little appetizers or finger food.
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