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Healthy Christmas buffet recipes

19 Recipes

Who says Christmas can't be healthy? Get inspired with our healthy festive buffet ideas that will prove a big hit at any party or family gathering.

  • Cranberry & chestnut falafel

    Cranberry & chestnut falafel

    Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

    Easy
  • Lettuce, chicory & apple salad with poppy seed dressing

    Lettuce, chicory & apple salad with poppy seed dressing

    Make the dressing for this super healthy salad in a jar and keep leftovers in the fridge for during the week

    Easy
  • Winter slaw with warm celery seed dressing

    Winter slaw with warm celery seed dressing

    This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

    Easy
  • Red cabbage with mulled Port & pears

    Red cabbage with mulled Port & pears

    This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

    Easy
  • Tomato & pepper dip

    Tomato & pepper dip

    A delicious filling yet low-calorie starter

    Easy
  • Red cabbage with Bramley apple & walnuts

    Red cabbage with Bramley apple & walnuts

    A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

    Easy
  • Exotic avocado salad

    Exotic avocado salad

    Savour sharp, sweet flavours in this exotic avocado salad

    Easy
  • Big ham salad

    Big ham salad

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Peas and ham don’t just partner well in soup – try them together in a fresh, minty salad platter, great for a buffet party

    Easy
  • Honey-roast beetroot

    Honey-roast beetroot

    This is lovely hot or cold, and even better a day later when flavours have developed

    Easy
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