57 Festive Christmas Lunch Menu Ideas to Serve This Year

1Fresh Ambrosia Salad bowl of mixed fruit salad with mint leaves on a striped tablecloth Becky Luigart-Stayner

Served alongside the main meal this fresh side dish (the classic version is loaded with cream and mini marshmallows) adds a bit brightness to what is typically a rich and savory plate of food.

Get the recipe for Fresh Ambrosia Salad.

2Leek-and-Chestnut Soup the scene features two bowls filled with a creamy soup, each garnished with chopped chives Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

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3Sharp Cheddar Sausage Balls sausage balls on a green platter Becky Luigart-Stayner

This slightly updated version of the Southern classic includes chopped fresh sage (plus decorative leaves on top) and flour and leavening instead of Bisquick, so they are incredibly tender. Serve as a holdover or as an appetizer to a big Christmas lunch.

Get the recipe for Sharp Cheddar Sausage Balls.

4Radicchio Pumpkin Salad with Tahini Dressing a wooden bowl containing radicchio pumpkin salad with tahini dressing and feta cheese Becky Luigart-Stayner

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5Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue a pot of creamy fondue accompanied by meats and pretzel bites Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living6Roasted Grapes and Whipped Feta on Crostini toast topped with roasted grapes and cheese on a wooden board Becky Luigart-Stayner

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7Harvest Salad with Pickled Pomegranate SeedsBecky Luigart-Stayner8Classic Chestnut StuffingBecky Luigart-Stayner

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9Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Ravioli pumpkin gorgonzola ravioli Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Depending on how much time you have you can use canned pumpkin puree or make one from scratch by roasting a sugar pumpkin, but not matter what option you choose, these ravioli are going to be a big hit at Christmas lunch.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Ravioli.

10Kale, Pear, and Chestnut Salad a wooden bowl contains a fresh salad made primarily of kale and sliced pears Becky Luigart-Stayner

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11Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Bacon-Pepita CrunchBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living12Creamy Shells with Sausage and Chestnuts a plate filled with baked stuffed pasta shells, showcasing a mixture of ingredients inside, such as vegetables and cheese, topped with a glaze Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living