25 Best Christmas Salads That Are Merry and Bright
It's a fresh way to balance out all those comforting dishes!
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Christmas dinner menus are packed to the brim with comfort food dishes, like mashed potatoes, ham, casserole recipes, and more. So, if you want to add a pop of freshness to balance things out, look no further than these Christmas salad recipes. Here, you'll find ways to make your holiday meal bright and merry. Try a classic Caesar salad or Ree Drummond's favorite kale citrus salad with a spicy kick. Looking for a Christmas salad that's hearty enough to feed a crowd? Check out the holiday wild rice salad or the chicken Waldorf salad that's perfect for a Christmas brunch.
Here, you'll find tons of Christmas salad recipes to serve as a Christmas appetizer or Christmas side, including classic salads, creative salads, and some of the best Pioneer Woman salad recipes of all time. For instance, Ree's Caprese salad is a family favorite and her ranch chopped salad would make a refreshing accompaniment to your Christmas ham. There are also tons of ways to let seasonal winter produce shine—add some roasted butternut squash, shaved Brussels sprouts, or even citrus fruits to your bed of greens. With plenty of tasty mix-ins, like dried cranberries and crunchy salad toppers, these Christmas salads are sure to be a hit. Don't forget a drizzle of salad dressing!
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