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Thanksgiving Salad

Festive Thanksgiving Salad to Refresh Your Holiday Table

This Thanksgiving Salad is a vibrant dish bursting with seasonal goodness and healthy ingredients, perfect for adding freshness to your holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 bunch Mixed Greens Can substitute with spinach or arugula.
Fruits
  • 2 cups Seasonal Fruits (e.g., apples, pears) Dried fruits can be used as a substitute.
Crunch
  • 1 cup Nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans) Sunflower seeds can be used for a nut-free option.
Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Cheese (e.g., feta or goat cheese) Nutritional yeast can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Vinaigrette (e.g., maple balsamic) A blend of lemon juice and olive oil can be a great substitute.

Equipment

  • salad spinner

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens, then tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a serving bowl.
  2. Dice seasonal fruits like apples or pears into small cubes. Roughly chop the nuts and add both to the greens.
  3. Crumble the cheese over the salad ingredients, ensuring an even distribution.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, but keep the dressing separate until serving for optimal freshness.

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