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Recipes

15 Healthiest and Best Thanksgiving Salad Recipes

Thanksgiving salads aren’t usually part of a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, but they can certainly add balance and variety to your holiday plans.
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD
Updated on:
October 2, 2024
November 6, 2023
8
min read

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!

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References

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  2. Allen, L. (2022, November 11). Pomegranate and Pear Salad. Tastes Better From Scratch. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pear-pomegranate-salad/
  3. Carter, B., & Roberts, A. (2023, August 15). Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty. tasty.co. https://tasty.co/recipe/roasted-veggie-quinoa-salad
  4. Kitchen, F. N. (2016, January 27). Kale and Apple Salad. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kale-and-apple-salad-recipe-2112013
  5. 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
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  7. 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
  8. Leite, D. (2023, April 26). Citrus fennel salad. Leite’s Culinaria. https://leitesculinaria.com/397708/recipes-citrus-fennel-salad.html
  9. Roasted sweet potato kale salad. Primavera Kitchen. (2022, April 19). https://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-sweet-potato-kale-salad/
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  13. Erin. (2023, February 22). Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Erin Lives Whole. https://www.erinliveswhole.com/cranberry-quinoa-salad/
  14. Danae. (2020, September 21). Fall Cobb Salad. Recipe Runner. https://reciperunner.com/fall-cobb-salad/
  15. 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

About the author

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy in combining her passions as a health writer to help people embrace their wellness through nutrition and fitness.

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