Christmas Salad Recipes for a Healthier Holiday!

Salads can be enjoyed any time of the year and any time of the day — they work perfectly as breakfast, brunch, appetizers, or even dinner. What I love about salads is how they manage to be both filling and healthy at the same time. 

And with the Christmas season upon us, what better way to celebrate than with these healthy salads? So,  I’ve compiled a list of the best Christmas salad recipe ideas for you to make! There are different types, but they all share one thing in common—they’re healthy! So, I’m sure you’ll find something you love.

Holiday Honeycrisp Salad

Starting the list with this delightful holiday honeycrisp salad! It’s bursting with flavor and texture from fresh apple slices, crunchy toasted pecans, chewy dried cranberries, and zippy blue cheese, all tossed in a tangy-sweet apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for Christmas, this salad is a must-try!

Holiday Honeycrisp Salad

This gorgeous Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh apples, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and zippy blue cheese!

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Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans

Wow, this salad looks extremely mouthwatering! The balsamic dressing really ties everything together, highlighting the fresh arugula, sweet apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pecans. I’m sure that this will be a great and healthy side dish for your Christmas celebration! 

Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans

This simple Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans is a perfect everyday salad and a great holiday side dish! Tossed with a basic Balsamic dressing, this salad will add fresh greens, fruit, and nuts.

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Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

Pomegranates are such a good choice when it comes to salads! This one pairs them with fresh pears, and the apple cider vinaigrette dressing is so delicious – yummy! The ginger in the dressing adds a flavor too, making this salad more suited for the holiday season.

Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

This gorgeous green salad recipe is bursting with fresh pomegranate, Bartlett pear and Honeycrisp apple! This salad will brighten up your holiday table.

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Harvest Wild Rice Salad

Just woah! This harvest wild rice salad looks so clean, and just by looking at the lineup, I can already tell how delicious it’s gonna be! Packed with those tasty ingredients, it’s the perfect addition to any holiday table – just picture that burst of flavor in every bite!

Harvest Wild Rice Salad

Harvest Wild Rice Salad ~ this colorful healthy rice pilaf is a vibrant Thanksgiving side dish that’s naturally gluten free, vegetarian and STUNNING!

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Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette

First look at this and I immediately said, yep, this one’s perfect for Christmas! Aside from the healthy and tasty ingredients, what caught my attention was the beautiful presentation – it’s gorgeous! With those colors and a delightful mix of flavors, it’s sure to be a festive hit!

Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette

This easy, beautiful Christmas salad can even be served as a wreath! Pistachios, pomegranate, oranges and goat cheese with a light champagne vinaigrette.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Can’t decide whether to have pasta or salad for Christmas? Then why not combine both with this delicious Christmas pasta salad! It’s filled with Christmas-sy colors along with fresh seasonal veggies and fruits! What more could you ask for?

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This healthy Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a summertime favorite recipe. It’s quick and easy to make, loaded with vegetables and color, and super filling!

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Classic Waldorf Salad

I’m a fan of classic recipes like this Waldorf salad! And what I love even more are tasty adaptations that keep it fresh and exciting. This version combines crisp apples, crunchy celery, and a blend of Greek yogurt (I love this!) and mayonnaise, making it a delicious twist on a timeless favorite.

Waldorf Salad

This classic Waldorf salad belongs on every holiday dinner table! It’s a symphony of apples, celery, and grapes, tossed in a tangy-sweet, creamy dressing.

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Panzanella Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

The colors of this Panzanella Salad with heirloom tomatoes already speak for themselves! Those popping reds are perfect for Christmas. Plus, it’s filled with tasty and healthy ingredients, they are definitely worth adding to your holiday menu this Christmas! 

Panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes

Let the colours of Christmas take centre stage on your table thus year with this Tuscan-inspired summer salad. If your looking for a last-minute side to add to your festive menu, this Panzanella salad pairs perfectly with seafood, roasts and barbecued meat.

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Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette 

Another easy and classic holiday salad recipe! The combination of cranberries, pecans, nuts, and other fruits is always top-tier, making the salad heavenly and delicious. Plus, I have a soft spot for homemade vinaigrette, which ties everything together perfectly!

Winter Salad

This simple winter salad recipe is full of winter fruits and nuts like pears and cranberries, and pecans and is topped with a homemade vinaigrette. This is the perfect side dish for holiday parties. Make this side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Winter salad also makes a great healthy lunch or healthy dinner recipe when you want something like but full of flavor!

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Celery Salad with Parmesan

Parmesan is one of those things that takes salads to another level! What I love about this celery salad is the topping of pomegranate arils – it’s so simple but really brings out the holiday vibe. It’s light, healthy, and looks incredibly festive!

Celery Salad

Simple, elegant, and delicious, this celery salad with shaved parmesan makes a refreshing starter and it looks so festive.

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Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

If you think butternut squash is just for fall, you’re missing out on this holiday salad! This roasted butternut squash salad brings a touch of cozy to your Christmas table with its flavors and delightful kales. Trust me, it’s a tasty way to enjoy squash year-round, especially if you’re a fan of kale like I am!

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This vibrant roasted butternut squash salad features kale, dried cranberries and roasted walnuts in an easy balsamic dressing. As you may or may not know,

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Fennel Salad with Apple & Radishes

Wow, this salad looks absolutely gorgeous! As a huge fan of crunchy textures, I’m definitely biased towards this dish with its delightful crunch and slightly sweet flavor. It’s a fresh and perfect choice if you want to add a bit of excitement to your holiday table!

Fennel Salad Is The Healthy-Yet-Delicious Side Dish Everyone Will Love

Fennel is so much fresher than kale.

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Romaine Lettuce Salad Christmas Tree

Wow, just look at that Christmas tree-shaped design! It feels like a must-have on your menu if you’re aiming for a festive salad this Christmas. I can already imagine the satisfying crunch of the romaine lettuce—it’s going to be so mouthwatering!

Romaine Lettuce Salad Christmas Tree

This Romaine Lettuce Greek Salad Christmas Tree is a festive way to serve a delicious Greek Salad at your holiday table!

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Watermelon, Fetta, and Pomegranate Salad

Watermelon, feta, and pomegranate? Count me in! This refreshing salad is perfect for adding a healthy burst of flavor to your Christmas barbecue. It’s an ideal choice to match those delicious and festive grilled meals! I feel hungry just imagining it. 

Watermelon Feta and Pomegranate Salad

Watermelon Feta and Pomegranate Salad features a Lemon Mint Vinaigrette tossed with arugula, feta, and pomegranate.

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Winter Beet and Pomegranate Salad

The reds and greens in this salad scream Christmas cheer! The combination of beets and pomegranate adds to that Christmas look, while the maple-candied pecans add a sweet crunch that never disappoints. Finished with a balsamic citrus dressing, this salad is perfect! 

Winter Beet and Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Pecans + Balsamic Citrus Dressing.

Winter Beet and Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Pecans + Balsamic Citrus Dressing – simple flavors, yet so delicious!

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Huge thanks to the lovely creators of these Christmas salad recipes! They surely made our holiday a lot healthier!