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Thanksgiving Salad Ideas

The Warm Salads

This Thanksgiving, switch things up by serving a warm salad as a cozy, comforting side dish. These salads combine hearty ingredients like roasted squash, crispy potatoes, and frisée with bold, tangy dressings that complement classic holiday flavors.

Try our Warm Squash and Arugula Salad with Grapefruit-Honey Vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness, a Warm Salad with Crispy Potatoes for satisfying crunch, or a Frisée Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette for a rich, savory twist in the form of warm vinaigrette. Warm salads are the perfect way to add seasonal greens to your holiday spread while keeping things festive and flavorful.

The Crunchy Veggies

We wouldn’t be us if we didn’t include a colorful veggie or two on our menu. Each of these salads and slaws features seasonal fruits and veggies (apples, carrots, Brussels, radicchio) and is sure to brighten up the table.

Simple Salads

Think: 5-10 ingredients (or less!) to add color, crunch and vibrancy to your table. The perfect first course before heavy side dishes and filling poultry are passed.

Get the recipes for Fennel, Apple, and Walnut Salad, Radicchio, Fennel, and Citrus Salad and Celery Root, Apple, and Cabbage Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing.

Hearty Salads

Or, if you’re interested in more robust salads that double as side dishes, try one of these filling salads. For even more protein, consider adding white beans or bacon.

Get the recipes Bobby Flay’s Apple Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese, Maple Dijon Acorn Squash and Kale Salad, and Quinoa, Mint, and Apple Harvest Salad.

Crunchy Slaws

Like the simple salads, these slaws call for few ingredients but lots of taste. Plus, the cutting method (thinly sliced and diced) calls for a crunchy bite with lots of taste and texture.

Get the recipes for Lemony Brussels Sprouts, Apple, and Date Slaw, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw, and Cumin-Spiced Carrot, Cabbage, and Radish Slaw.

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