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The Best Thanksgiving Salads

The Best Thanksgiving Salads That Wow Every Guest

The best Thanksgiving salads that bring vibrant colors and flavors to your festive table, a perfect balance to heavier holiday dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup kale optional
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds can swap with cranberries
  • 1 cup seasonal fruits e.g., apples or pears
For Crunch
  • 1 cup nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans, toasted
For Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese omit for a vegan twist
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or lemon vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and dry mixed greens. If using kale, strip leaves from stems and chop into bite-sized pieces. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and kale with pomegranate seeds and toasted nuts. If including cheese, crumble over the top and toss gently.
  3. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the mixture and toss again to coat the greens without bruising them.
  4. Transfer to a serving platter and add sliced avocado on top. Your Thanksgiving salad is ready to serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness. Store components separately for convenience.

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