Best 4 Holiday Tossed Salad Recipes

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a refreshing and delicious side dish, a holiday tossed salad is a perfect choice. With its vibrant colors, crisp textures, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. From classic Caesar salad to a more unique roasted beet and goat cheese salad, there are endless variations to suit every taste. No matter what your preference, you're sure to find the perfect holiday tossed salad recipe to make your meal extra special.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad image

With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a great combination with salad greens, apples, walnuts and a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium red apples, diced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

Holiday Tossed Salad image

"I served this fresh and colorful blend at a New Year's dinner party, and it was an instant success," relates Carol Dilcher from Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Since you use packaged greens, it takes just a few moments to put all the ingredients together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend salad greens
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bottle (8 ounces) raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD WITH FRUIT

Holiday Tossed Salad with Fruit image

Make and share this Holiday Tossed Salad with Fruit recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package Italian salad mix
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and cheese.
Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad image

This contest-winning Taste of Home Test Kitchen approved recipe w/its red & green-colored ingredients is perfect for Christmas meals. Dried cranberries & blue cheese make a great combo w/salad greens, apples, walnuts & a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's also a much healthier alternative to the more typical high-calorie creamed...

Provided by Mary Pat Frick

Categories Fruit Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 c mixed salad greens
2 apples, medium red apples
1/2 c blue cheese, crumbled
40 g dried cranberries (1/3 cup)
1/3 c walnuts, toasted & coarsely chopped
1/4 c green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cranberry juice concentrate, bottled or frozen & thawed
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
salt & pepper, dashes of

Steps:

1. In a lrg salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts & onions.
2. In a sml bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad & toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Choose a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a tossed salad, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing can overpower the flavors of the salad, so it's best to use a light touch. You can also make your own dressing using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Serve your salad immediately. Tossed salads are best enjoyed fresh, so don't let them sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Holiday Tossed Salad is a delicious and easy way to add some extra cheer to your holiday table. With its bright colors and festive flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a holiday side dish, give Holiday Tossed Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!