Christmas Salad Wreath

Christmas Salad Wreath

edible centerpiece for a party

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For salad:

For dressing:

Nutritional Information

279
сalories
16,8g
fat
25,8g
carbohydrates
7,7g
protein
22mg
cholesterol
509mg
sodium
Christmas Salad Wreath

Recipe Description

Serve this festive Christmas Salad Wreath as a holiday appetizer or side dish. This salad is vibrant and delicious and can double as a table centerpiece. Bright and fresh, it is a colorful mix of greens, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, green olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella pearls, and croutons combined with a creamy Italian-style dressing. Your guests will love the contrasting textures and flavors! Plus, this salad is easy and quick to assemble.  

Complete this holiday salad wreath with a bow using pieces of red bell pepper that you will add to the salad. To create the bow, use a sharp knife to cut off about ½ inch from the stem end of the bell pepper. Where the bell pepper has a section, make a slice from the outside to the stem and carefully pull the section away from the stem. Repeat to get two more sections. Use three sections to make the loops and the central part of the bow. Next, cut two ¼ inch strips from the remaining bell pepper for the ribbons. Place the red pepper bow on the bottom of the salad wreath, and you are ready to serve!

To make the Christmas Salad Wreath, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Christmas Salad Wreath

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Arrange mixed greens

    3 min
    Step 1 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    In the middle of a large (about 18-inch) round rimmed platter or lazy Susan, place a small bowl for dressing. Arrange 16 ounces mixed greens around the dressing bowl.

  2. 2

    Make bell pepper bow

    3 min
    Step 2 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    Use a sharp knife to cut the top off about ½ inch from the stem end. Where the bell pepper has a section, make a slice from the outside to the stem and carefully pull the section away from the stem. Repeat to get two more sections. Use three sections to create the main bow. Slice two long strips of the bell pepper to make the ribbons. Set aside. Chop the remaining part of the red bell pepper.

  3. 3

    Scatter remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    Scatter 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ sliced red onion, ½ cup green olives, ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini, ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls, chopped red bell pepper, and 1 cup croutons on top of the greens.

  4. 4

    Make dressing

    1 min
    Step 4 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup light mayonnaise, ¼ white onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 teaspoons sugar and blend until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste.

  5. 5

    Place dressing in bowl

    1 min
    Step 5 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    Transfer the dressing to the bowl in the middle of the salad wreath.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Christmas Salad Wreath

    Place the red pepper bow on the bottom of the salad wreath and serve!

This vibrant and delicious Christmas Salad Wreath is truly fit for a celebration and makes a showstopping, edible centerpiece. If you make this salad, please make sure you tag us #cookmerecipes in your social posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Bella
March 21, 2025
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Yummy, colorful, easy!

Zachary Bennett
January 14, 2025
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Wow! This salad made my holiday gathering extra special. It was easy to make and simply a showstopper on the table. Everyone loved it!

Nina
December 12, 2024
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OMG! This Christmas Salad Wreath was a total hit at our holiday party! So easy to make and looked awesome on the table. Everyone loved the fresh flavors, especially the kids!

Lucas Turner
July 28, 2024
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So easy, bro! Made this salad for the fam at Christmas, and they were wowed! Total hit!

Xavier Robinson
July 11, 2024
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This salad was a hit at our Christmas party. So simple and bright.

Jessica
June 26, 2024
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Festive!

Zachary Upton
May 4, 2024
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Fantastic! I made this salad for my friends at my holiday party. Everyone loved the colors and flavors. It was so easy to put together, perfect for a busy guy like me. Honestly, it added a wonderful touch to the table and made the evening special.

Brad Johnson
January 14, 2024
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Simply festive delight!

Sam
October 22, 2023
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I made this Christmas Salad Wreath for the family gathering, and it was a hit! So easy to put together, and everyone loved the colors and flavors. Even my kids joined in on the fun of decorating it.

Vera
October 12, 2023
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Delicious! Made this salad for a holiday gathering, and everyone devoured it. The colors made the table shine, and the flavor was spot on. Thanks for sharing!

JollyJim
October 12, 2023
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Simply stunning salad!

Kevin Smith
August 30, 2023
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Super easy recipe!

Sam
February 27, 2023
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Superb! This salad not only looks beautifull, but it also tastes amazing. I made it for our family gathering and everyone loved it. My kids even wanted seconds, which rarely happens!

Frankie
August 24, 2022
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Love this salad!

Quintero José
August 11, 2022
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¡Deliciosa, fácil, perfecta!

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