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    20 Easy Christmas Salad Recipes

    Published: Dec 19, 2022 Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Hope Pearce

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    Collage of Christmas Salad Recipes

    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.

    Collage of Christmas Salad Recipes

     

    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.

    Thank you to the food bloggers who contributed their delicious salad recipes to this post. Please scroll down to check them out.

     

    Christmas Salad Recipes

    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.

    Photo Credit: pinchandswirl.com

    Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad

    This spinach, strawberry and walnut salad is bright and refreshing, perfect for Christmas in the sunshine.

    Sweet Potato & Feta Salad with Pomegranate & Pecans

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.theroastedroot.net

    Roasted Sweet Potato and Fig Kale Salad

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

    Pickled Fennel Citrus Salad

    This pickled fennel citrus salad is healthy and delicious. Filled with grapefruit, pomegranates, and quickly pickled fennel topped off by an orange dijon vinaigrette.

    Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

    Tomato Balsamic Mint Salad

    A simple salad showcasing fresh tomatoes and mint. This salad is a perfect colourful side dish for your Summer Christmas table.

    Beetroot, Avocado & Quinoa Salad with Feta, Spiced Walnuts & Mint

    A delicious & healthy salad that is full of flavour and different textures with beetroot, avocado, rocket, quinoa, feta, spiced walnuts & mint.

    Photo Credit: www.justinecelina.com

    Festive Vegan Salad with Cranberry Dijon Vinaigrette

    This beautiful salad with its vibrant colours and cranberry dijon vinaigrette is perfect for the festive table.

    Photo Credit: happykitchen.rocks

    Kale Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Pesto Dressing

    Kale, pumpkin salad with feta and pesto dressing is easy-to-make, fast, healthy, and delicious. It comes together in less than 30 minutes.

    Spinach, Blueberry, Avocado & Beet Salad

    A vibrant, healthy, and colourful salad perfect for the summer Christmas table with beetroot, blueberries, avocado, spinach, cucumber, and walnuts.

    Photo Credit: www.the-bella-vita.com

    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans & Red Onions

    Simple, filling, delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd! This Italian-style salad can easily be made in advance and is great for entertaining.

    Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

    Edamame Salad

    A fresh, bright colourful dish you can make in minutes. This edamame salad is
    full of flavour and looks wonderful in your salad bowl.

    Photo Credit: healthychristianhome.com

    Roasted Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Pecans

    Roasted broccoli paired with crispy bacon, pecans, and red onion make this full-flavoured salad perfect for your Christmas menu.

    Photo Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

    Citrus Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

    This salad is loaded with citrus segments, creamy avocado, toasted walnuts, juicy pomegranate arils, and tangy goat cheese. It's drizzled with pomegranate dressing for the perfect pop of fresh flavours.

    Easy Quinoa Salad

    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.

    Photo Credit: runningonrealfood.com

    Wild Rice Salad

    This wild rice salad with butternut squash, pomegranate, and kale is filling, healthy and delicious. Topped off by a citrus vinaigrette.

    Healthy Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)

    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.

    Warm French Lentil Salad

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.theroastedroot.net

    Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

    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.

    Roasted Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing

    A delicious warm roasted vegetable salad with glazed vegetables, and chickpeas topped off by a creamy lemon tahini dressing.

    Photo Credit: cookathomemom.com

    Blood Orange, Fennel & Arugula Salad

    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.

    Other recipes you might like:

    • 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.

    I hope you enjoyed this collection of salad recipes. For more tasty recipes and to see what I’ve been getting up to you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter.

     

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    Hi, I’m Hope, I’m a food-loving New Zealand based Registered Naturopath. I love creating nourishing, healthy recipes that are delicious and simple to make!

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