Christmas Eve Salad is a lovely salad of fruits, vegetables, and nuts that looks and tastes amazing. It makes a beautiful addition to any meal.
Christmas Eve Salad
Christmas Eve Salad makes a sweet, edible centerpiece you are sure to love.
Are you looking for a special salad or side dish for the holidays? This is it!
I have made Ensalada de Noche Buena many times and enjoy the flavorful, beautiful pairing of beets and fruits. According to Better Homes and Gardens Mexican Cook Book, it is a favorite salad served on Christmas Eve in Mexico. I can see why. Isn’t it pretty? And it’s so delicious!
It takes a bit of work to make it look stunning, but it’s worth the effort. What better way to use your artistic talents than to create an awesome arrangement?
What You Need
For this recipe, you will need a knife, cutting board, colander, measuring cups and spoons, wire whisk, and a beautiful serving platter.
Christmas Eve Salad Recipe
Christmas Eve Salad or Ensalada de Noche Buena
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 fresh pineapple (or 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained)
- 2 large oranges
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 large red apple
- 2 medium beets, cooked, peeled and sliced (or one 16-ounce can sliced beets, drained)
- 1/2 cup peanuts or cashews
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
- Lettuce to garnish
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip salad dressing
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
Salad
Remove crown of the fresh pineapple by cutting it off.
- Peel pineapple and remove eyes; quarter and remove core.
Cut pineapple into chunks. (Or drain canned pineapple.)
Slice and seed apple.
Peel and section the oranges.
Peel and slice the bananas in rounds.
- Toss all the fruits in orange juice to keep the fruits from browning.
Place lettuce attractively on a pretty plate.
Arrange fruits in the center, alternating each to make a pleasant display.
Circle the fruits with the sliced beets.
- Toss nuts and pomegranate seeds over top of salad.
Dressing
- Mix mayo, sugar and milk until well blended, to a drizzling consistency.
Putting It Together
Drizzle the dressing over salad if desired, or serve it on the side.
- Serve immediately.
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Recipe Nutrition Information
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Christmas Eve Salad Nutrition Label. Each serving is about 3/4 cup.
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