Thanksgiving Salad
A colorful and hearty salad featuring turkey, cranberries, nuts, and cheese — a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast.
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Small whisk or jar for dressing
- Serving utensils
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup cheddar or feta cheese cubed or crumbled
- 1 cup cooked turkey breast sliced thinly
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, cranberries, nuts, cheese, and turkey slices.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with extra nuts or cheese if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Add sliced apples or pears for a fruity touch, or swap turkey for roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.8mg
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