When it comes to Thanksgiving sides, the star doesn’t have to be the gravy, stuffing or mashed potatoes. These days, another category is king: the Thanksgiving salad! That’s right, the salad can be one of the more delicious things on your plate on this massive food holiday. Because here’s the thing: it’s bright, colorful, vibrant and textured, with sweet tart, savory and tangy ingredients that are the ideal contrast to those mushy brown entrees and sides. Here are our top Thanksgiving salad recipes that highlight the produce of the season. From apples to pears, sweet potatoes to squash, and pomegranate to beets: there’s something every eater will be excited about.
And now…our top Thanksgiving salad recipes!
More Thanksgiving resources
Here are all our Thanksgiving resources to help you plan for the holiday. Whether it’s mains, sides, appetizers, or desserts: we’ve got you covered! Here are a few lists of recipes:
Find all the greatest hits at 50 Best Thanksgiving Recipes Try 15 Thanksgiving Desserts to Wow Everyone Opt for 15 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Got an Instant Pot? Try 10 Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes Choose from 30 Easy Thanksgiving Sides Cooking for special diets? Try 25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes or 10 Top Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
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1 crisp tart apple (like Pink Lady) 8 cups mixed greens or tender lettuces (like butter or Bibb lettuce, frisee, etc) ¼ cup candied pecans or toasted pecans ¼ cup goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles ¼ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries Optional: chopped fresh thyme, for garnish
For the maple vinaigrette dressing (use 6 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons apple cider or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons olive oil Fresh ground black pepper (optional)
