Thanksgiving Salad
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5
Thanksgiving Salad
Description
The salad brings together a base of mixed spring greens, sliced apples such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp for crispness and sweetness, ruby pomegranate seeds for bursts of tartness, blue cheese adding creamy tang, and chopped candied pecans for crunch and a touch of caramelized sweetness. The dressing, whisked until emulsified, combines olive oil and apple cider vinegar with honey for gentle sweetness, Dijon mustard for slight sharpness, minced shallots, and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Tossing the salad lightly in the dressing just before serving allows the greens to remain crisp while evenly coating all components. This salad pairs well as a fresh counterpoint to hearty mains, particularly during Thanksgiving or autumn meals where its flavors complement seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 7 cups spring greens mixed
- 1 1/2 cups apple I prefer Pink Lady or Honeycrisp, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled, high quality
- 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped, candied
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the mixed greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans in a large bowl.
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until combined and dressing has emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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