Best 7 Christmas Cherry Salad Recipes
Christmas Cherry Salad is a classic holiday dish that is sure to bring joy and cheer to your table. This festive salad is made with fresh cherries, pineapple, pecans, marshmallows, and whipped cream, and is often served with a cherry on top. The combination of sweet and tart flavors, along with the creamy and crunchy textures, makes this salad a hit with people of all ages. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party or simply want to enjoy a special treat, Christmas Cherry Salad is the perfect dish to add to your holiday menu.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Fresh produce needs only a light dressing to turn it into a worthy side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine mustard, lemon juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Add tomatoes, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
QUICK CHRISTMAS SALAD
This is a super quick salad with for those hectic holiday times. It has that Michigan twist on it with the dried cherries.
Provided by Cathy Gonzales
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix baby salad greens, pecans, dried cherries, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad; toss to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
BING CHERRY SALAD
For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.-Cindy Mahn, Huntley, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a bowl, whip juice with cream cheese. Stir in cherries, pineapple, whipped topping and marshmallows. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHERRY CRANBERRY SALAD
Not a Christmas goes by that Deb Amrine doesn't fix this bright molded salad. "I've taken it to many holiday dinners, and everyone loves it--even people who don't usually enjoy cranberries," she reports from Grand Haven, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine gelatin and sugar. Add water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Stir in pineapple, cranberries, apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHRISTMAS CHERRY SALAD
This salad is always included in our family potlucks or any special occasion. It is just too good to pass up!
Provided by kennilyn
Categories Gelatin
Time 2h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
- Add pie filling.
- Pour into 9x12 dish.
- Chill until firm.
- Melt cream cheese and marshmallows on stove over low heat stirring continually until melted.
- Cool--then add prepared whipped topping. Blend well.
- Spread over gelatin.
- Chill and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 174, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.1, Protein 13.3
CHRISTMAS CHERRY SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring cherry pie filling to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add gelatin mix; stir until dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cola, pineapple and almond extract, if using. Pour into a 4-cup gelatin mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until set, about 8 hours, or overnight. Unmold onto a chilled serving platter. Loosen a chilled salad from the mold in a snap. Dip the bottom of the mold in warm water. Set a plate over the top of the mold and turn right-side up...the salad should slip out easily!
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHERRY FRUIT SALAD
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the blueberries and raspberries. Working over parchment paper, pit the cherries, discard the pits, and add the fruit to the berry mixture. Section the oranges and add them to the bowl.
- Pour the juices that have collected on the paper into the bowl, add the eau de vie, and gently toss. Divide among four bowls and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure that your salad is bursting with flavor.
- Choose a variety of cherries. This will add color and complexity to your salad.
- Pit the cherries ahead of time. This will save you time when you're assembling the salad.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the salad chilled. This will help to keep the cherries crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Christmas Cherry Salad is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and refreshing flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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