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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Christmas Wreath Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

    Published: December 16, 2021 / Updated: November 24, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Christmas Wreath Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

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    Christmas salad wreath with dairy-free spinach dip

    Why serve a boring salad, when you can create a beautiful, stunning Christmas Wreath Salad served with a dairy-free ranch dressing? This is a healthy, super easy and fun holiday party dish!

    Christmas Salad Wreath with dairy-free spinach dip

    Holiday food should be FUN, right?

    Even salads. Salads should POP with festive vibes and make you smile!

    At Christmas time, it's so much fun to make a Christmas Wreath Salad like this one. I love how EASY it is to make a basic everyday salad look super festive for the holidays. This salad will look absolutely stunning at your holiday table!

    Jump to:
    • 🍅 Basic ingredients to start a Christmas salad wreath
    • 🥦 Other optional ingredients to add
    • 🥛 Ingredients for the dairy-free ranch dressing
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • How to make the dairy-free ranch dressing
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 What to serve with this festive holiday salad
    • 🍷 Best wine pairings for salad
    • Kitchen tools and equipment
    • Christmas Wreath Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

    🍅 Basic ingredients to start a Christmas salad wreath

    close-up of tomatoes at top of salad and dip.

    Lettuce - Use a variety of mixed greens for a beautiful salad.

    Tomatoes - Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes

    Cucumbers - Slice the cucumbers thinly. It's up to you if you want

    🥦 Other optional ingredients to add

    Some fave veggies that would be terrific in this salad:

    • Radishes
    • Bell peppers
    • Snap peas
    • Broccoli

    Also consider adding any of these ingredients for texture:

    • Nuts - sliced almonds, cashews, or pecans would be delicious!
    • Croutons
    • Cheese - if you're not dairy-free, go for some crumbled feta or gorgonzola. If you are dairy-free, try this dairy-free feta cheese.

    🥛 Ingredients for the dairy-free ranch dressing

    Mayonnaise - Most mayo is dairy-free, but I also prefer to use this vegan mayonnaise.

    Sour cream - I use my fave dairy-free sour cream to thicken up the dressing. You could use your favorite dairy-free plain yogurt instead, if you prefer.

    Almond milk - You can use almond milk or you can try to substitute oat milk or coconut milk if you like those flavors more.

    Apple cider vinegar - this adds tang to the dressing.

    Parsley - Fresh chopped parsley adds a bright freshness to the dressing,

    Garlic - The recipe calls for one minced garlic clove, but you can add more if you prefer. Alternatively, you could use ½ teaspoon of garlic powder instead, if you prefer.

    Onion powder - Just for a little hint of onion flavor.

    Salt and pepper - Use kosher salt and ground black pepper to season to taste.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    side photo of Christmas Salad Wreath with dairy-free spinach dip.
    1. Choose a large round serving platter. Place the bowl of salad dressing in the middle. Place the star bowl of tomatoes at the top middle space.
    2. Start to layer mixed greens in the empty space around the bowl of dressing.
    3. Then layer on the tomatoes and cucumbers. Add in any other vegetables, nuts, or cheeses you would like to add.

    How to make the dairy-free ranch dressing

    closeup landscape photo of Christmas salad wreath with dairy-free spinach dip
    1. In a large mason jar, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dairy-free ranch dressing. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    2. When you are ready to use the dressing, shake the jar or use a spoon to stir the ingredients up, and serve with the salad.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Christmas Salad Wreath with dairy-free spinach dip.
    How far in advance can I prep the salad ingredients?

    If you have a vacuum sealer you can vacuum seal the veggies separately to help them stay fresher for longer. Then simply open and assemble when you're ready. Or you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before you are ready to assemble. Keep in mind that fresher ingredients in great shape when you store them will last longer than veggies that aren't super fresh.

    How long will salad last outside of the fridge?

    Depending on the salad ingredients, most salads will stay fresh at room temperature for up to two hours.

    How long will the salad dressing last outside of the fridge?

    This dressing can stay out at room temperature for up to two hours.

    🍽 What to serve with this festive holiday salad

    closeup of Christmas salad wreath with dairy-free spinach dip.

    Serve this salad with any of these delicious holiday appetizers:

    • Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
    • Cranberry Meatballs
    • Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
    • Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    And for the main course? Consider one of these delectable entrees:

    • One Pan Garlic Rosemary Beef Roast
    • Dutch Oven Pot Roast
    • Spatchcock Roast Turkey
    • Air Fryer Lobster Tail
    • Citrus Herb Turkey Roast

    🍷 Best wine pairings for salad

    2017 Hazelfern Cellars Winter Rose with bottle with holiday decorations.

    White wines, rosé wines, and sparkling wines all pair beautifully with salads like this. The richness of the salad dressing goes best with a wine that has a bit more body to it, like this Hazelfern Cellars Winter Rosé. It would also pair well with a Chardonnay or a Viognier.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    Marlynn chopping veggies with steelport knife.

    Ready to make this Christmas wreath salad recipe? You just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    Cutting board and knife - you'll need a sturdy cutting board and sharp knife to chop the veggies.

    Mandoline - Alternatively, you can use a mandoline to create even slices of cucumbers, radishes.

    Mason jar or mixing bowl - Use either a large mason jar or a mixing bowl to add all of the ingredients to make the dairy-free dressing.

    Whisk - to whisk together the ingredients to make the salad dressing

    • Christmas Charcuterie Board
    • Reindeer Cupcakes
    • Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
    • Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    Christmas wreath salad with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

    Christmas Wreath Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This stunning salad is easy to make, and festively served with a rich dairy-free dressing.
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 257kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Large Round Baking Dish or Serving Platter

    Ingredients

    For the Christmas Wreath Salad

    • 4-6 cups mixed greens
    • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
    • 2 medium cucumbers, sliced

    For the Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup dairy-free sour cream
    • 2 Tablespoons almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried chives
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    Make the Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

    • In a large mason jar, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dairy-free ranch dressing. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    • When you are ready to use the dressing, shake the jar or use a spoon to stir the ingredients up, and serve with the salad.

    Make the Christmas Wreath Salad

    • Choose a large round serving platter. Place the bowl of salad dressing in the middle. Place the star bowl of tomatoes at the top middle space. Or, alternatively, place the tomatoes in the form of a ribbon at the top. Start to layer mixed greens in the empty space around the bowl of dressing. Then layer on the tomatoes and cucumbers. Add in any other vegetables, nuts, or cheeses you would like to add.

    Notes

    Preparation: If you have great airtight containers, you can make this salad a couple of days ahead of time. If not, it's best to prepare it no earlier than a few hours before serving so all the prepped veggies stay fresh. 
     
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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