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A vibrant One-Pan Thanksgiving Salad featuring shredded Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, pecans, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

One-Pan Thanksgiving Salad Recipes (Minimal Cleanup)

This recipe offers a vibrant and fresh salad perfect for Thanksgiving, designed for minimal cleanup. It's ideal for busy home cooks who want to simplify holiday preparations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
For the Salad
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly sliced (5 cups)
  • 2 cups radicchio thinly sliced (from 1 head)
  • 1 cup pecans chopped toasted
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries sweetened, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce aged provolone or Parmesan cheese shaved (about ½ cup)

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl or storage container
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly, until well combined.
  2. Toss together Brussels sprouts, radicchio, pecans, and dried cranberries in a large bowl or storage container, if making ahead.
  3. To serve immediately: Add dressing, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to the Brussels sprouts mixture; toss. Add about half of the cheese and gently toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with the remaining cheese.
  4. To store and prep for a feast: Refrigerate Brussels sprouts mixture and dressing in airtight containers, separately, for up to 2 days. To serve, let the Brussels sprouts mixture and dressing stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Whisk dressing to recombine. Follow the remaining instructions above.

Notes

This salad is designed for minimal cleanup, making it a practical choice for holiday gatherings. It can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving.

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