Easy, Elegant Holiday Salads

These creative, fresh starter ideas will jazz up any holiday meal.

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Spinach, Pear & Shaved Parmesan Salad

Priscilla's Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

Pear and Walnut Salad

Spinach Salad with Brie Toast

Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad

Pear-Blue Cheese Salad

Scott's Holiday Salad

Chopped Holiday Salad

Sparkling Kumquat Salad

Waldorf Wilted Salad

Mesclun Salad with Roasted Pears

Scallops-Pecan Wilted Salad

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Molded Grapefruit Salad

Salmon 'Martini'

Arugula and Pear Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Pecan Cranberry Salad

Pink Grapefruit Stacked Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

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Spinach, Pear & Shaved Parmesan Salad

Add zip to this pretty holiday salad with a simple, yet irresistible, mustard vinaigrette.

Priscilla's Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

For a fresh and flavorful holiday salad, toss persimmons, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, olive oil, and cilantro in lime juice.

See Priscilla's Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad recipe

Pear and Walnut Salad

Fresh pear slices are topped with tangy blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and a zingy pear liqueur-mustard dressing.

See Pear and Walnut Salad recipe

Spinach Salad with Brie Toast

Slices of Brie cheese-topped toast and creamy cranberry dressing give bold flavor to a spinach salad.

See Spinach Salad with Brie Toast recipe

Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad

We've added a refreshing kick of mint and ginger to an arugula salad and topped it with chopped fresh cranberries.

See Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad recipe

Pear-Blue Cheese Salad

The peppery flavor of curly endive makes a serendipitous match with sweet fresh pear slices and tangy blue cheese. Pecans cooked with salt, butter, and sugar add delicious crunch.

See Pear-Blue Cheese Salad recipe

Scott's Holiday Salad

Scott Peacock's gelatin mold salad is vibrantly fresh and crunchy good -- a celebration of all things deliciously sweet and sour.

See Scott's Holiday Salad recipe

Chopped Holiday Salad

Here's a great idea for holiday potlucks. Marinate and tote the cut-up vegetables separately in re-sealable plastic bags, then unpack them in rows on a platter just before serving.

See Chopped Holiday Salad recipe

Sparkling Kumquat Salad

The light dressing for this pretty salad is made with champagne, but sparkling grape juice makes a great substitute. Kumquats add a tangy punch of flavor.

See Sparkling Kumquat Salad recipe

Waldorf Wilted Salad

This salad has apples and walnuts, as you would expect -- but bok choy replaces the usual celery, and warm, tangy dressing gently wilts the greens.

See Waldorf Wilted Salad recipe

Mesclun Salad with Roasted Pears

Roasting pears intensifies their sweet flavor; Bosc pears are best because they don't lose their shape in the process.

See Mesclun Salad with Roasted Pears recipe

Scallops-Pecan Wilted Salad

Sesame seed-coated scallops and crunchy pecans top crisp endive and peppery arugula. A spicy-sweet dressing of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce adds zing.

See Scallops-Pecan Wilted Salad recipe

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

This classic holiday salad is so simple to make. Simply toss toasted walnuts, creamy goat cheese, basil, and fresh beets with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette.

Molded Grapefruit Salad

The tart, fresh taste of the grapefruit in this easy salad is a refreshing contrast to rich holiday foods.

See Molded Grapefruit Salad recipe

Salmon 'Martini'

Fill martini glasses with a light starter of salmon, avocado, and cucumber, drizzled with a lemon-tinged olive oil dressing.

See Salmon "Martini" recipe

Arugula and Pear Salad

Gorgonzola cheese, red onions, and pancetta (or bacon) toppers dress up this irresistible salad.

See Arugula and Pear Salad recipe

Fennel and Orange Salad

Blood oranges and fresh fennel make this enticing salad sing -- and it all tosses together in just 15 minutes.

See Fennel and Orange Salad recipe

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Your guests will love this hearty salad featuring pan-roasted potatoes and asparagus topped with prosciutto and Asiago cheese.

See Roasted Vegetable Salad recipe

Pecan Cranberry Salad

This sweet holiday favorite gets spruced up with crushed pineapple and toasted pecans.

See Pecan Cranberry Salad recipe

Pink Grapefruit Stacked Salad

This fresh salad makes the most of seasonal pink and white grapefruit. The apricot-and-mint dressing provides a hint of sweetness that complements the tart fruit.

See Pink Grapefruit Stacked Salad recipe

Creamy Cranberry Salad

Serve this luscious fruit and cream cheese salad in fancy individual molds if you have them or in a 3-1/2- or 4-cup mold. Another option is to chill it in a 1/2-quart bowl and spoon out individual servings.

See Creamy Cranberry Salad recipe

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Try this versatile salad as a holiday brunch side; serve it with an egg casserole.

See Avocado and Grapefruit Salad recipe

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