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A vibrant Thanksgiving salad recipe featuring butternut squash, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese on a bed of greens.

What Makes Perfect Thanksgiving Salad Recipes? Try This


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover the key elements that make a Thanksgiving salad recipe perfect for your holiday table.


Ingredients

  • Mixed greens
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Cranberries
  • Pecans
  • Feta cheese
  • Apple cider vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry mixed greens.
  2. Roast sweet potato cubes until tender.
  3. Toast pecans lightly.
  4. Combine greens, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  5. Toss with apple cider vinaigrette just before serving.

Notes

  • For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or turkey.
  • Adjust vinaigrette sweetness to your preference.
  • Consider adding pomegranate seeds for extra color and tartness.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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