Description
A vibrant Thanksgiving salad with fresh greens, roasted seasonal vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and a maple-cider vinaigrette — perfect for the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash or sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional)
- For dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp maple syrup, salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted vegetables, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts.
- Add crumbled goat cheese or feta if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a fresh and festive Thanksgiving side dish.
Notes
You can add pomegranate seeds or thinly sliced red onions for extra color and flavor. Dressing can be made ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0–10 minutes (if roasting vegetables)
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Toss
- Cuisine: American / Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: thanksgiving salad, harvest salad, fall salad, roasted vegetable salad, festive salad