As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, consider adding a few fresh salad recipes to the mix. Salads are easy to pair with classic holiday dishes and bring a bright, flavorful balance to the traditional Thanksgiving spread.
1. Ramen Broccoli Salad
Have you ever tried using ramen noodles in a salad? Lemons for Lulu has a delicious broccoli salad paired with kale, almonds, dried cherries, and ramen noodles.
2. Roasted Pumpkin Salad
During Thanksgiving, pumpkin is in season and great for incorporating into your holiday spread. The roasted pumpkin spinach salad from Lively Table is simple, easy to make, and a combination of both sweet and savory.
3. Low-Carb Cauliflower Potato Salad
Potato salad isn’t just for summer. By adding heart chunks of cauliflower, Lemons for Lulu has created a Thanksgiving salad recipe that’s both familiar and unique.
4. Spinach Bacon Salad
A simple spinach salad isn’t complete without a warm bacon topping. Lively Table has a simple salad recipe made with boiled eggs, uncured bacon, and baby bella mushrooms.
5. Easy Rainbow Salad
A fresh rainbow salad can help brighten up a savory Thanksgiving meal spread. The recipe is not only light and healthy, but it is also dairy-free and gluten fee, making it perfect when accommodating dietary restrictions. It just requires a bit of chopping.
6. Avocado and Zucchini Salad
At first glance, this dish may look like a pasta salad. Lively Table has created a light salad option for a holiday, made with fresh zucchini noodles and topped with avocado and tomatoes.
7. Easy Spinach Salad
A spinach salad can be made any way you desire. This spinach recipe at Lemons for Lulu is full of crisp apples and soft dried cherries.
8. Kale Superfood Salad
If you enjoy a bountiful salad that can be made in just 10 minutes, you’ll be interested in trying this recipe for a superfood kale salad. The honey lime chia dressing provides a unique flavor that will impress your dinner guests.
9. Healthy Three Bean Quinoa Salad
Salads can be just as filling and savory as any dish. Lively Table has a three-bean quinoa salad that will satiate those who aren’t interested in turkey.
10. BLT Salad
For a hearty, flavorful salad, try using arugula for your base. Lemons for Lulu has a recipe for an arugula BLT salad topped with bacon and tomatoes.
11. Cherry Almond Chicken Salad
The cherry almond chicken recipe at Lively Table is robust and satisfying. This salad can be eaten as a side or as the main dish.
12. Pudding Fruit Salad
Spice up your traditional fruit salad, and add some dessert topping. The Betty Crocker recipe for dessert fruit salad contains fruit, marshmallows, and vanilla pudding.
13. Blueberry and Kale Quinoa Salad
Some of the best salads contain a mixture of fruit, grains, and greens. Lemons for Lulu has a harvest salad full of blueberries, arugula, veggies, and topped with feta cheese.
14. Oreo Fluff Dessert
Oreo fluff dessert is a quick and easy dessert to whip up for Thanksgiving. You can find a recipe for this dessert at The Recipe Critic.
15. Fresh Fig and Arugula Salad
Figs are in season for weeks into the autumn season. If you can find them fresh, consider making this fig, arugula, and blue cheese salad from Lively Table.
16. Marinated Crunchy Salad
Looking for a salad that isn’t just greens and dressing? This recipe for marinated vegetable salad is a simple way to add some vegetables to your meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.
17. Pina Colada Fruit Salad
Thanksgiving is often accompanied by cold weather and snow. This pina colada fruit salad recipe from Lemons for Lulu is a great way to enjoy a taste of warmer days this holiday.
18. Fall Harvest Salad
A fall harvest salad is a mixture of produce harvested in season during autumn. For a delicious seasonal salad, try this recipe full of sweet potato and apple with creamy almond butter apple dijon dressing.
19. Strawberry Pretzel Salad Bites
Lemon for Lulu has a salad recipe that can also be considered finger food. Their strawberry pretzel salad bites are sweet, creamy, and great for dessert.
20. Herby French-Style Potato Salad
If you like potato salad, Lively Table has a spin on the traditional recipe. Instead of the potatoes being based in a creamy dressing, they’re smothered in a homemade mustard vinaigrette.
21. Easy Mango Avocado Salad
A mango avocado salad is easy to make and full of fresh, bright flavors. You can make this simple recipe in just 10 minutes and have a healthy option on the table.
22. Egg Salad
Instead of deviled eggs for an appetizer, you can supplement them with a side of egg salad. If you have leftovers, you can use this recipe for sandwiches over the next few days. You can find a delicious recipe for this salad on All Recipes.
23. Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Green beans are a popular vegetable eaten during Thanksgiving. If you have extra, you can make them into a balsamic salad, recommended by Taste of Home.
24. Cranberry Salad
Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple. All Recipes has a salad recipe made of a blend of cranberries, nuts, and other fruit.
25. Turkey Leftover Salad
After Thanksgiving dinner, it’s likely you’ll have an abundance of leftover turkey. Simply Whisked has a recipe designed to reuse your turkey by creating an autumn salad that will last for days after the holiday.
