Thanksgiving Salad – Wholesome Deliciousness

this thanksgiving salad The recipe is very similar to mine Kale and Brussels Sprouts Saladbut topped with sweet and crisp apples, juicy pears, and drizzled with my Sweet Maple Apple Cider Vinaigrette Kale Salad My daughter is fascinated.This is the perfect fall salad to balance out all the heavy lifting thanksgiving dishes. But, you can have this salad any time of year!

Ingredients and Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the ingredients for the best Thanksgiving salad, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements see Recipe card below.

Thanksgiving Salad:

• Green vegetables – The base of this Thanksgiving salad is kale and Brussels sprouts, but you can use spinach and arugula for a milder flavor.
• fruit – Thinly sliced ​​apples and pears add sweetness, while dried cranberries (or Sugar-free dried cranberries) provides a burst of sourness. You can try different fruits like grapes, oranges, or even pomegranate seeds.
• nut – I used pecans, but any crunchy nut will work. Try almonds, walnuts or cashews. Use jalapeños or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
• feta cheese – Buy it broken or break it yourself. You can also use crumbled goat cheese, blue cheese, gorgonzola, or even shredded Parmesan cheese.

Maple Vinaigrette:

• olive oil – This forms the basis of the dressing. You can also use avocado oil.
• Maple sugar – I use natural ones. sugar free maple syrupbut routine also works.
• apple cider vinegar – Acidic ingredients add flavor and emulsify the dressing. You can also substitute lemon juice, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper

How to Make a Thanksgiving Salad

This section shows how to make a Thanksgiving salad, with step-by-step photos and details on the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Chop the Brussels sprouts. Attach the slicing blade to your food processor. Turn on the power and use the pusher to push all the Brussels sprouts in, chop and slice. (Alternatively, you can use the S-blade of a food processor, but you won’t get nice bean sprout slices.
2. Chop the kale. Push the kale through a food processor and chop it finely.

Tip: If you don’t have a food processor, you can also chop the sprouts and kale with a knife.

3. Make maple vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust salt to taste if needed.
4. Massage vegetables. In a large bowl, combine chopped Brussels sprouts and kale. Pour in the dressing and massage the vegetables gently. (Pick them up and rub the dressing in.)

5. Jack up and discard. Top Thanksgiving salad with sliced ​​apples, pears, dried cranberries, pecans and feta cheese. Throw them together.

Thanksgiving salad variations

salad One of the easiest foods to customize because you can add, remove, or substitute anything you like. Here are some ideas for variations on other ways to make this Thanksgiving salad recipe:

• Change dressing – I love the sweet dressing on this salad, but bright and zesty lemon vinaigrette It will also be useful. You can also keep the maple vinaigrette but add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
• Add winter melon – put in cube roasted pumpkin, acorn squashor Delicate pumpkin.
• Add avocado – Almost any Thanksgiving salad could benefit from some creamy avocado slices or dices!
• No nuts or dairy – You can omit the nuts (or use seeds) and/or cheese depending on your needs.
• turn it into a meal – put some slices on top Grilled Chicken Breast or chopped Instant Pot Chicken Breasts for protein.

Storage instructions

• Shop: Since this Thanksgiving salad uses hearty vegetables, it keeps well. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The apples and pears will brown and the nuts will soften so you can add them later.
• Meal Preparation: Chop the kale and Brussels sprouts, make the vinaigrette, and store them in individual airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.

What to Serve with a Thanksgiving Salad

Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Here are some options to round out your holiday and Thanksgiving salad recipes:

More Thanksgiving Salad Recipes

Looking for more festive salad ideas? Try some other popular salad recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving:

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This is the perfect Thanksgiving salad recipe with Brussels sprouts, kale, apples, pears, cranberries, pecans, and sweet maple dressing.

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Serving size: 6 (Adjust according to recipe proportion)

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1. Attach the slicing blade to your food processor. Turn on the power and use the pusher to push all the Brussels sprouts in, chop and slice. (Alternatively, you could use the S blade of a food processor, but you won’t get nice slices of sprouts that way. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use a knife to chop the sprouts and kale.)

2. Place all the kale in a food processor and chop. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl, stir together the maple vinaigrette: olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust salt to taste as needed (you may need to start with 1/4 teaspoon and add more to your liking.)

4. In a large bowl, combine chopped Brussels sprouts and chopped kale. Pour dressing over salad.Gently massage the vegetables with your hands 2-3 minutespick them up and rub the dressing into them.

5. Top your Thanksgiving salad with apple slices, pear slices, dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese. Throw them together.

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nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

Calories 225

fat 15.6 grams

protein 3.9 grams

total carbohydrates 19.7 grams

net carbs 15g

fiber 4.7 grams

sugar 11.9 grams

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