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Christmas comes only once a year and that is why it deserves a lot of attention from decorations to gifts, and of course - food! Impress your family and guests with these festive and delicious salads, perfectly made for the special ones who have preferences. Whether they love their salad with fruits, vegetables, or macaroni, we got your back!

1. Fruit Salad

Feast both your eyes and tummy with this Fruit Christmas Tree featured in Pinoy MD!

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Nutritious and budget-friendly, it's indeed the perfect combo for moms! This well-decorated and delish fruit salad only requires you the most obvious ingredients - fresh fruits. Furthermore, the Fruit Christmas Tree will not only be the most delightful centerpiece on your table but the process of making it can also serve as a good way to bond with your family.

Watch how Pinoy MD's celebrity guest Ara Mina and Chef Jion Redoña made the Fruit Christmas Tree below:

2. Vegetable Salad

In a table filled with Noche Buena staples like ham and lechon, this will definitely lift up the Christmas spirit of your vegetarian friends! Try the Barefoot Contessa's Winter Slaw.

Image Source: Quentin Bacon / Barefoot Contessa

You do not need to reach the Barefoot Contessa level to just make the Winter Slaw. Ina Garten provided her recipe for everyone to try!

According to her website, start by cutting the kale, brussels sprouts, and radicchio crosswise in thin shreds, as you would cut cabbage for coleslaw. After that, place them in a large bowl. In another small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remember to reserve the rest of the dressing and just pour enough on the salad to just moisten it. Then, add the big shards of Parmesan cheese and dried cranberries to the salad and toss it carefully. You may check for seasonings or add more vinaigrette. Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.

3. Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad is a classic dish in every Filipino's Christmas feast and you can achieve a creamy mayo mac salad with these three simple steps: cook, chop, and combine!

Image Source: Lady's Choice

First, cook the macaroni and the chicken. Then, chop the other ingredients such as carrots, cheese, onions, pickle relish, pineapple, ham, and chicken. And last, combine everything and add Lady's Choice mayonnaise! You may also add sugar, salt, and pepper for a tastier flavor. And, one final tip: chill before serving!

READ: READ: 7 tips to follow if you want to replicate Kris Aquino's Christmas Macaroni Salad