25 Christmas Salads for a Fresh Pop of Green to Your Feast

This salad is built around couscous, pomegranate seeds, feta, walnuts, herbs, and a lemony dressing, so it looks super festive on the table. It's also one of the rare salads that actually holds up well, so you can make it ahead of time (and save yourself the holiday stress)!

Get the Couscous Salad recipe.

Upgrade the classic side dish by swapping roasted broccoli for romaine! Toss the whole thing in a creamy yogurt-based Caesar dressing with homemade cheesy croutons for a salad everyone will love.

Get the Broccoli Caesar Salad recipe.

Ah, the cold weather harvest! Mix baby kale and seasonal squash with creamy goat cheese, cranberries, and pepitas for a flavorful, seasonal dish.

Get Ree's Baby Kale Salad with Acorn Squash recipe.

This crispy and crunchy salad is a refreshing break from all the creamy and rich dishes. The best part is that you can make it up to two days in advance and it will still stay fresh!

Get the Cabbage Salad recipe.

This old-fashioned salad is making a comeback! It's a delectable combo of apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a creamy dressing atop a bed of bibb lettuce.

Get the Waldorf Salad recipe.

Hearty collard greens work so well with crispy onions, black-eyed peas, and buttermilk dressing. Bonus: Many of the ingredients are known to promote health and wealth ahead of the new year!

Get the Collard Green Salad recipe.

This fresh take on green beans will surprise your guests! The green beans, tomatoes, and red onion join forces with tasty mix-ins like olives, cheese, and almonds.

Get the Green Bean Salad recipe.

Thanksgiving might have come and gone, but this salad can last you through the holiday season! It's loaded with festive flavors, like crisp sliced apples, tangy blue cheese, and smoky nuts. Just be sure to make enough for seconds!

Get the Holiday Salad recipe.

Every hearty holiday meal needs a crisp and refreshing side dish like this watercress salad to balance it out! It's finished with a honey-balsamic dressing and salted roasted pistachios for an added crunch.

Get Ree's Watercress Salad with Pistachios recipe.

You can't go wrong with a classic Caesar salad. It's crowd-pleasing for a reason and the homemade dressing and croutons only make it better!

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This crunchy salad highlights one of the more popular winter veggies these days: Brussels sprouts! When thinly sliced and served raw with dried cranberries and slivered almonds, they become just like a crisp slaw.

Get the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.

If you're heading out to a potluck Christmas or just looking for a make-ahead dish to serve at home, this broccoli salad is just what you need. It's creamy, crunchy, and just a little bit sweet thanks to dried cranberries.

Get the Broccoli Salad recipe.

Here's a fun holiday starter to kick things off: salad on a stick! It's an easy way to serve salad to a crowd.

Get the Chef’s Salad on a Stick recipe.

Swap out the heavy green bean casserole in favor of something a little lighter, yet still just as tasty this holiday season. This potluck-ready salad is made with fresh green beans, canned beans, and a flavorful red wine vinaigrette.

Get Ree's Classic Three-Bean Salad recipe.

This colorful salad has a bit of everything—fresh veggies, leftover roasted squash, candied nuts, and winter fruit. It will look stunning on any holiday table.

Get the Ultimate Winter Salad recipe.

Try this salad as a starter for your Christmas dinner—or any hearty Italian meal for that matter. It's packed with goodies like sliced pepperoni, salami, cheese, and marinated veggies.

Get Ree's Antipasti Chopped Salad recipe.

All your guests will be impressed by this colorful salad. To make the presentation look fancy, simply plate the roasted beets, grapefruit, and baby lettuces over a heaping dollop of bright pink beet vinaigrette.

Get Ree's Roasted Beet Salad recipe.

This classic salad is a year-round favorite. Pair it with lamb chops, roast chicken, or even roasted potatoes.

Get Ree's Greek Salad recipe.