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A salad shaped like a Christmas tree with red bell pepper garland, white apple stars and ornaments of nuts and fruit.
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Christmas Tree Salad Recipe

Holiday Christmas Tree Salad with a Cranberry Vinaigrette will be the talk of your Christmas party. Shape this salad and decorate it like a Christmas tree with garland, ornaments, and snow!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Holiday, Salads & Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas salad, Christmas salad recipe, Christmas tree salad, cranberry vinaigrette, holiday salad recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Ingredients

Christmas Tree Salad

  • 8 cups of fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in thin long strips
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 2-3 slices of apple cut into star shapes using cookie cutters

Cranberry Vinaigrette (or dressing of choice)

  • 4 tablespoons cranberry juice
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 orange zest & juiced
  • 4 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wrap cutting board or square board in wrapping paper of your choice, or simply serve from a platter. Tie a festive bow around the corner of the board and tuck in a pair of tongs.
  • Add all vinaigrette ingredients to mason jar, put the lid on and shake until combined!
  • Place spinach (or chopped lettuce of your choice) in a triangle shape of a Christmas tree.
  • Add "garland" of red bell pepper. Cut into thin long strips.
  • Add "ornaments" of pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
  • Add "snow" of feta cheese.
  • Add "tree topper and ornament stars" of apples using different star-shaped cookie cutters.
  • Drizzle with Cranberry Vinaigrette or dressing of your choice.

Notes

Cranberry Sauce

Use some cranberry sauce to add color to the dressing, it is optional but great. 

Other Salad Topping Ideas

  • Candied Pecans
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Red Tomatoes
  • Red, Green, or Burgandy Grapes
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Sugared Cranberries

Serving Tips

  • Wrap a cutting board, flat platter, or square board in wrapping paper of your choice.
  • Tie a festive bow & tuck tongs under the bow.
  • Serve the dressing in a small gravy boat.
  • Store the dressing in a Mason jar in the fridge for up to a week. Rest on the kitchen counter about 30 minutes, give it a good shake and serve. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3400IU | Vitamin C: 40.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.6mg