Looking to add some fresh and vibrant flavors to your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further! Here are 11 Thanksgiving salad recipes that are sure to brighten up your holiday table.
From traditional favorites and some recipe not so familiar but turn out amazing, this selection has something for everyone.
Try a sweet salad like cranberry chicken salad or sweet potato salad, or opt for a light like the popular la scala salad made famous by the Kardashians.
This Thanksgiving, let these delightful salad recipes take center stage and show your loved ones that healthy and delicious can go hand in hand. You’re going to wow your guests with these amazing Thanksgiving salad recipes.
Traditional Thanksgiving Salad Recipes
Caprese Salad-Cucumber caprese salad with fresh lemon, cucumber and tomatoes. Delicious fresh herbs and a tart, sweet balsamic vinegar dressing.
Cucumber Pasta Salad-A refreshing cucumber pasta salad is the perfect combination of light and tasty. Enough to serve on it’s own this pasta salad will become a favorite.
Chicken Waldorf Salad-Chicken Waldorf salad is a great way to twist a classic salad recipe. Pump up the protein with a mayo dressing, grapes, toasted walnuts and more!
Pea Salad-English pea salad is a classic dish with a creamy dressing mixed with fresh veggies, cubed cheese and crispy bacon. A great side dish that’ll you’ll make again and again.
Tuna Macaroni Salad-Tuna macaroni salad is a classic dish and it can be made in 30 minutes or less. A creamy salad with protein packed tuna everyone loves.
Vegan & Vegetarian Thanksgiving Salad Ideas
Kale Quinoa Salad-Kale quinoa salad is a combo of super foods paired with a ton of flavor from a tasty dressing and other great whole food ingredients.
Mexican Quinoa Salad-This Mexican quinoa salad is so flavorful with a cilantro lime dressing and loaded with veggies and quinoa. As much as nutritious and it’s easy to make.
Roasted Broccoli Salad-This Mexican quinoa salad is so flavorful with a cilantro lime dressing and loaded with veggies and quinoa. As much as nutritious and it’s easy to make.
Seasonal Salad Options For Thanksgiving
Sweet Potato Salad-Sweet potato salad is a colorful salad packed with flavor and fiber rich roasted sweet potatoes. It’s easy to put together and a true joy to eat!
Butternut Squash Salad-This fall salad highlights all there is to love about the season. The sweet maple roasted squash and dried cranberries complement the peppery arugula and buttery walnuts for a well-balanced meal.
Roasted Pumpkin Salad-The roasted pumpkin is sweet and juicy, the feta adds pops of salty creaminess, the pine nuts add a warm, earthy crunch, the freshness from spinach, all lightly dressed with a Honey Balsamic Dressing.
Great Salad Dressing Options
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing-Lemon vinaigrette dressing is a fresh tasting dressing made in 5 minutes that’s perfect for your salads during anytime of the year.
Caesar Dressing-This Caesar dressing is anchovy-free, which makes it suitable for vegetarians like me and anyone with a shellfish allergy.
Avocado Lime Dressing-The tangy, ranch flavor in this avocado lime ranch dressing that’s a copycat of the Chick-fil-A version with all fresh ingredients.Â
Green Goddess Dressing-The Green goddess dressing the chef created in the 20’s had anchovies, scallions, mayonnaise, and herbs (parsley, tarragon, and chives). There have been various renditions ever since, using different herbs and flavorings.
Conclusion
This Thanksgiving, take your feast to the next level with these 10 mouth-watering salad recipes. From traditional favorites to unique and creative creations, these salads are sure to brighten up your holiday table.