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Thanksgiving Salad
This Thanksgiving salad is a blend of mixed greens, fresh apples, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. An easy and festive salad that makes any holiday meal special!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/2 cups Sliced apples I prefer Pink Lady or Honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup high quality blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans coarsely chopped
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 and 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
133IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% 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.