Christmas salad recipes
A summery Christmas salad is a must for your festive lunch. With fresh, seasonal ingredients, these salads can be whipped up in no time and will add freshness and lightness to your Christmas feast.
Our most popular Christmas salad recipes
Potato salad recipes
A hearty favourite, potato salad is a sure winner. Add extra tangy flavour with capers or pickled red onions, or try a twist on a classic by swapping in sweet potatoes served with a zingy salsa verde.
Pasta salad recipes
Add pasta to make a heartier salad that can take thicker, creamier dressings such as chunky pesto or mayo. Be sure to cook the pasta al dente so it doesn’t go mushy once tossed.
Greek salad recipes
You can’t go past a classic Greek salad for something colourful, crisp and full of flavour to add to your spread. Go with the traditional version adding olives and crumbly feta, or mix it up with different veg for a spin on a staple.
Caesar salad recipes
Quite possibly the MVP of all salads, a Caesar is always a popular choice. You may choose to go all out with crispy bacon, anchovies and that famous creamy dressing, or shake it up by swapping anchovies for prawns or chargrilling the bacon, croutons and lettuce for a smoky taste.
Coleslaw salad recipes
Slaw – or coleslaw – is popular because it’s easy to make, affordable and versatile. A buttermilk dressing makes for a fresh and tangy slaw, or you could use a herbed yoghurt for a milder flavour. Peanuts and chilli give it a fresh Asian-inspired twist.
Salad ingredient storage tips
- Store washed and dried salad greens in the fridge in containers lined with paper towels to absorb any condensation.
- Wrap bunches of herbs in damp paper towel and place in plastic bags in the fridge.
- Store all dressings in the fridge in airtight containers or in sterilised jars.