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Top down shot of a bowl of a Thanksgiving Salad with apples thinly sliced, red onion, feta crumbles and avocado.

Thanksgiving Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Counter Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Thanksgiving Salad Recipe – the BEST Thanksgiving Salad recipe with homemade champagne vinaigrette! Light and delicious!


Ingredients

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Champagne Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup light extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Thanksgiving Salad:

  • 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 12 honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
  • 12 avocados, sliced or cubed
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 24oz crispy prosciutto, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta, regular or dairy-free

Instructions

  1. Vinaigrette: Add ingredients to a small food processor.  Blend until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt or other ingredients, as desired.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: chop lettuce, slice apples, make the crispy prosciutto, etc. 
  3. Build Salad: Divide ingredients between bowls OR combine in large serving bowl with dressing on the side. 
  4. Serve: serve immediately and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free use a dairy-free feta. 
  • Ingredients: the amount of each ingredient is a suggestion – feel free to add more apples, avocado, proscuitto, etc. – feel free to make it your own! 
  • Double it: feel free to double the dressing if you want extra.
  • Holiday Salad: if you are looking for another holiday salad, try our Brussel Sprout Salad + Citrus Vinaigrette!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 246
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 167.9 mg
  • Fat: 22.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.6 mg