Thanksgiving Salad Recipe

thanksgiving salad tossed with two wooden spoons near a bowl of cranberries.

Thanksgiving Salad Recipe

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Thanksgiving salad

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This Thanksgiving salad recipe is the perfect option for your next holiday meal. It also pairs well with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Ingredients

Apple Cider Dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 -inch fresh ginger , grated
¼ teaspoon each fine sea salt & black pepper

Salad Assembly

6 ounces mixed greens
1 large apple , cored and diced
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped pecans
2 ounces soft goat cheese

Instructions

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small mason jar. Use a spoon or whisk to stir until the honey dissolves. (Tip: Use a microplane to grate the ginger into the jar.)
To assemble the salad, place the greens in a large serving bowl. Add the chopped apple, red onion, cranberries, and pecans. Drizzle with about half the dressing and toss well.
Sprinkle the goat cheese over the top and serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side. (Your guests can add more if they want to!) Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1/6 of this recipe or about one heaping cup, assuming you pour ALL of the dressing over the salad. This information is just an estimate and not a guarantee.

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