The holiday season is upon us, so it’s time to start planning that Thanksgiving menu. While turkey and mashed potatoes deserve all the hype they get (because yum), we can’t forget about all that salads have to offer. Packed with nutrition and flavor, fall salads can take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level. Plus, they’re super simple to make!
The options are endless, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best Thanksgiving salad recipes to add to your holiday plans. From butternut squash to sweet potatoes and kale, we’ve found salad recipes for Thanksgiving that include all kinds of ingredients, offering many nutritional benefits. So, grab your pen and get ready to make your holiday grocery list!
References
- Taste of Home. (2022, September 14). Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad. Taste of Home. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cranberry-pecan-spinach-salad/
- Allen, L. (2022, November 11). Pomegranate and Pear Salad. Tastes Better From Scratch. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pear-pomegranate-salad/
- Carter, B., & Roberts, A. (2023, August 15). Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty. tasty.co. https://tasty.co/recipe/roasted-veggie-quinoa-salad
- Kitchen, F. N. (2016, January 27). Kale and Apple Salad. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kale-and-apple-salad-recipe-2112013
- Fuller, N. (2014, May 15). Roasted beet salad with walnuts and goat cheese. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/roasted-beet-salad-with-walnuts-and-goat-cheese-2383008
- Silver, S. (2022, October 27). Butternut squash farro salad. Sheri Silver. https://sherisilver.com/2022/10/27/butternut-squash-farro-salad/
- Anderson, S. (2013, November 23). Crunchy sweet Brussels sprout salad. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/crunchy-sweet-brussels-sprout-salad-recipe-1949039
- Leite, D. (2023, April 26). Citrus fennel salad. Leite’s Culinaria. https://leitesculinaria.com/397708/recipes-citrus-fennel-salad.html
- Roasted sweet potato kale salad. Primavera Kitchen. (2022, April 19). https://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-sweet-potato-kale-salad/
- The Healthy Maven. (2020, November 4). Harvest Grain Salad. The Healthy Maven. https://www.thehealthymaven.com/harvest-grain-salad/
- Cookie and Kate. (2022, July 29). Green Bean salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta. Cookie and Kate. https://cookieandkate.com/green-bean-salad-recipe/
- Goode, G., & Miller, J. (2023, March 29). Carrot Salad. The Pioneer Woman. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a39133008/carrot-salad-recipe/
- Erin. (2023, February 22). Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Erin Lives Whole. https://www.erinliveswhole.com/cranberry-quinoa-salad/
- Danae. (2020, September 21). Fall Cobb Salad. Recipe Runner. https://reciperunner.com/fall-cobb-salad/
- Gallary, C. (2022, October 30). Your Thanksgiving table doesn’t need salad, it needs this slaw. Kitchn. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-thanksgiving-slaw-237475
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References
- Taste of Home. (2022, September 14). Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad. Taste of Home. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cranberry-pecan-spinach-salad/
- Allen, L. (2022, November 11). Pomegranate and Pear Salad. Tastes Better From Scratch. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pear-pomegranate-salad/
- Carter, B., & Roberts, A. (2023, August 15). Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty. tasty.co. https://tasty.co/recipe/roasted-veggie-quinoa-salad
- Kitchen, F. N. (2016, January 27). Kale and Apple Salad. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kale-and-apple-salad-recipe-2112013
- Fuller, N. (2014, May 15). Roasted beet salad with walnuts and goat cheese. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/roasted-beet-salad-with-walnuts-and-goat-cheese-2383008
- Silver, S. (2022, October 27). Butternut squash farro salad. Sheri Silver. https://sherisilver.com/2022/10/27/butternut-squash-farro-salad/
- Anderson, S. (2013, November 23). Crunchy sweet Brussels sprout salad. Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/crunchy-sweet-brussels-sprout-salad-recipe-1949039
- Leite, D. (2023, April 26). Citrus fennel salad. Leite’s Culinaria. https://leitesculinaria.com/397708/recipes-citrus-fennel-salad.html
- Roasted sweet potato kale salad. Primavera Kitchen. (2022, April 19). https://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-sweet-potato-kale-salad/
- The Healthy Maven. (2020, November 4). Harvest Grain Salad. The Healthy Maven. https://www.thehealthymaven.com/harvest-grain-salad/
- Cookie and Kate. (2022, July 29). Green Bean salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta. Cookie and Kate. https://cookieandkate.com/green-bean-salad-recipe/
- Goode, G., & Miller, J. (2023, March 29). Carrot Salad. The Pioneer Woman. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a39133008/carrot-salad-recipe/
- Erin. (2023, February 22). Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Erin Lives Whole. https://www.erinliveswhole.com/cranberry-quinoa-salad/
- Danae. (2020, September 21). Fall Cobb Salad. Recipe Runner. https://reciperunner.com/fall-cobb-salad/
- Gallary, C. (2022, October 30). Your Thanksgiving table doesn’t need salad, it needs this slaw. Kitchn. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-thanksgiving-slaw-237475




