Description
A fresh and vibrant salad perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings. Packed with seasonal ingredients, it adds color and flavor to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cranberries, pecans, apple slices, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes for extra flavor.
- Swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.
- Add roasted butternut squash for a heartier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: thanksgiving salad, holiday salad, cranberry pecan salad