Brighten your Thanksgiving table with these easy salad recipes! From crisp greens to fall-inspired flavors, these salads are the perfect holiday side dishes.
Need something fresh to balance out all those Thanksgiving casseroles, mashed potatoes, and rich holiday sides?
These Thanksgiving salad recipes are packed with fall favorites like crisp apples, juicy pears, sweet cranberries, roasted squash, crunchy pecans, and delicious homemade dressings. From simple green salads to hearty, flavor-packed combinations, there’s something here for every holiday menu.
They’re easy to make, beautiful to serve, and the perfect way to add a little freshness to your Thanksgiving feast!
Thanksgiving Salad
This Thanksgiving salad offers a refreshing balance of flavors and textures with crisp greens, sweet pears, tart cranberries and creamy blue cheese. It complements rich holiday dishes with a simple mustard vinaigrette that ties everything together with just the right amount of brightness.
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Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans is tossed in a light maple vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs. Â
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Italian Radicchio Salad
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
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Chickpea Butternut Squash Salad
This Butternut Squash Chickpea Salad combines roasted butternut squash & chickpeas with fluffy quinoa and a dreamy, creamy maple tahini dressing. It’s a delicious and fresh salad that can be made ahead of time.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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Arugula Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
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Apple Celery Root Slaw
Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!
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