12 Christmas Salad Recipes For Your Holiday Menu

Christmas salad recipes – It’s not really a feast without a delicious Christmas salad. Loaded with cranberries, spinach, citrus and more, these colorful winter salads pair perfectly with any main dish for your Holiday dinner. Scroll through our Christmas salad recipes and add one of these lighter options to your Christmas dinner menu. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated Oct 13, 2025

1. Sautéed Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is not only colorful, but it’s flavorful too!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Beet & Citrus Salad

Beat the winter blue with this winner packed with vitamins and amazing flavor.
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3. Cucumber Avocado Salsa

This refreshing salsa recipe is perfect for your potlucks, BBQs, meal preps or protein bowls. Enjoy!
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4. Healthy Cabbage Salad with Orange-Lime Dressing

This cabbage salad recipe is crunchy, healthy, and perfect for your midweek lunches or large gatherings.
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5. Apple Bacon Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!
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6. Apple Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is packed full of hearty nutrients and tastes amazing!
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7. Roasted Broccoli Salad with Feta and Strawberry

This roasted broccoli salad recipe is a satisfying, savory, sweet, crunchy salad you can enjoy warm or cold as a main or on the side.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Easy to make in advance and highly portable — perfect for picnics and lunchboxes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Kale Salad With Quinoa, Apples and Cheddar

Need a quick, healthy, and energizing lunch? This kale quinoa salad is here to come to the rescue!
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10. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Beet and Carrots

A Chopped Salad That's Perfect For Tomorrow's Lunch
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11. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

The ultimate salad for this holiday season.
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12. Quinoa Salad

A crowd-pleasing quinoa salad to have in your sleeve for a big Holiday feast.
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13. Make These Adorable Mini Salad Cakes for Your Next Potluck!

Take vegetables out of the salad bowl!
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