From Taste of the South

Cranberry Coleslaw

From Taste of the South

Cranberry-Pineapple Congealed Salad

From Diabetic Living

Layers of sparkling green and red gelatin surround the creamy lemon layer in this pretty side salad recipe.

Christmas Ribbon Salad

From Heart-Healthy Living

With its bright red dressing, this fresh spinach, fruit, and nut salad is nice to serve during the holidays. Make it a side dish or a light main dish.

Cranberry-Raspberry Spinach Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Layers of salad greens, vegetables, and cheese are topped with a creamy dressing seasoned with orange peel and pepper in this make-ahead side dish.

24-Hour Vegetable Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

This quick and easy beet and red onion side dish is a colorful addition to your holiday table.

Beet and Red Onion Compote

From Better Homes and Gardens

This healthy fiber-rich salad is a nice side dish for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

Fig and Fruit Salad

From Taste of the South

Apple-Cider Vinaigrette

From Better Homes and Gardens

A molded gelatin salad makes an appearance at many Christmas dinners. This version is full of citrus fruit and pecans.

Molded Grapefruit Salad

From Midwest Living

This simple, mixed green salad with toasted pecans, dried cherries, and Parmesan cheese is a versatile side dish. Serve it at a barbecue or on an elegant holiday table.

Cherry-Pecan Tossed Salad

From Taste of the South

Apple-Carrot Salad

From Tyler Florence

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pancetta and Cranberries

From Better Homes and Gardens

This salad recipe adds a bit of drama to an upscale menu by piling tender baby greens onto halved beets.

Beet Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing

From Better Homes and Gardens

You can also make this main dish salad with grilled Cornish game hens.

Grilled Quail Salad

From Food & Wine

Spaghetti squash, which separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked, is an excellent base for this easy salad from The FourCoursemen's Patrick Stubbers. The recipe would also be good with roasted cubes of butternut squash.

Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts and Tarragon

From Fine Cooking Magazine

The piquant green peppercorns in the vinaigrette are a zippy counterpoint to the cool and neutral cauliflower. Look for brined green peppercorns in the condiment section of your supermarket, near the olives.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette

From Taste of the South

Creamy Strawberry Salad

From Taste of the South

Black Cherry and Walnut Congealed Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

If you like a really moist vegetable salad, double the dressing recipe.

Chopped Holiday Salad

From Taste of the South

Holiday Spinach Salad

From Heart-Healthy Living

Make this tasty goat cheese salad as a side dish or a meal in itself. Each serving is under 200 calories.

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Fennel Salad

From Midwest Living

Juicy Mandarin oranges and toasted almonds dress up this side-dish salad.

Merry Mandarin Tossed Salad

From Heart-Healthy Living

Heart-healthy nuts are teamed with salad greens, oranges, and a hint of chocolate for this spectacular side dish.

Salad with Oranges and Chocolate

From Heart-Healthy Living

Roasted tomatoes, dried cranberries, and nuts combine to give this side salad a heartier feel for the winter months.

Winter Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Add the blood orange sections just before serving and avoid overmixing, which can cause the red color to transfer to other ingredients.

Baby Greens Salad with Oranges and Olives