5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Salad

Discover a quick and easy Thanksgiving salad recipe that uses only 5 main ingredients. This no-fail salad is perfect for busy home cooks looking for a simple yet impressive dish for their holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Assembly Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the salad

7 cups Mixed spring greens
1 1/2 cups Sliced apples Pink Lady or Honeycrisp preferred
1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup Blue cheese Crumbled, high quality
1/2 cup Candied pecans Coarsely chopped

For the dressing

1/3 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Honey
2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Shallot Minced
to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

Large bowl
Small bowl
Whisk

Method

Place the mixed greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, and candied pecans in a large bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until combined and the dressing has emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your preference. Gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is a simple yet elegant addition to your Thanksgiving meal. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, along with the varied textures, makes it a crowd-pleaser. You can prepare the dressing and chop the ingredients ahead of time, then assemble just before serving for maximum freshness.

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