Christmas is an exciting time in the kitchen.
Its a chance to add our own festive flare to our heartiest, mostcomforting dishes.
And just like any other dish on your holiday table, your salads can be festive, too.

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We recommend generous amounts of Parmesan to really tie the whole salad together.
Christmas Snow Salad
Dont worry, there are no vegetables involved in this one.
Classic Cranberry Salad
Emily Laurae
It only feels right to have cranberries on Christmas.

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The tart cranberries in this salad are mellowed by brown sugar and sweet Bartlett pears.
Crunch from sliced celery and toasted pecans are the perfect complement.
Dress it up with pecans, Parmesan, and our tangy-sweet vinaigrette.

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This one features skillet-cooked strip steak, buttered Yukon potatoes, and a zesty maple-Dijon dressing.

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