1Pear Salad
ANDREW BUIThis simple yet satisfying cold weather salad packs a flavorful punch with slightly smoky seared pears, creamy blue cheese, and ultra-crunchy candied pumpkin seeds. Tied together by a sweet-sour honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect holiday side (or add some protein to make it a main!).
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2Green Bean Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf your family Thanksgiving doesn’t feature a big bowl of this salad beside the platter of turkey, you’re missing out. Fresh green beans are tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta in a simple red wine vinaigrette for a Greek-inspired side that'll add a lovely fresh touch to your table.
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3Italian Antipasto Brussels Sprouts Salad
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERSelfishly, we want to enjoy the flavors of antipasto in as many ways as possible, so we made a showstopping salad inspired by an antipasto platter that is fit for a special occasion. Shredded Brussels sprouts are a great hearty option as the greens in this salad. The mini cabbage-like veggie pairs well with the antipasto mix-ins, and they offer a crisp and crunchy texture.
Get the Italian Antipasto Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.
4Harvest Caesar Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNEIf you thought kale Caesar was over, you’ve clearly never topped it with crispy frico squash croutons. Featuring butternut squash and crispy baked Parmesan frico, this autumn spin on the classic Caesar salad will have you wishing it was fall all year round.
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5Cranberry Apple Quinoa Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWe don’t believe in boring salads at Delish, and crunchy apples and tart cranberries bring a lot of life to this one. The slightly sweet and lemony dressing is easy to make, so do yourself a favor and make extra to pour over everything.
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6Fennel Salad With Apples & Radishes
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7Sweet Potato Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis sweet potato salad is the perfect way to lighten up any autumnal dinner, and especially your Thanksgiving spread. Feta, dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange superfood. Did we mention it's great warm or cold (which means you can make it ahead!)?
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8Brussels Sprout Salad
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9Fried Goat Cheese Salad
RACHEL VANNIA quick pan-fry makes creamy goat cheese a fun, super-crunchy salad topper. It’s a creative take on croutons and makes a simple salad so much more exciting. Hot tip: these are also great on their own (think holiday cheese board with a little drizzle of honey!)
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10Spinach Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWe took our favorite things to pair with spinach: crisp apple, sliced red onion, briney feta, and toasted almonds, and tossed everything together for the perfectly balanced bowl. The sharp mustard vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to rich Thanksgiving flavors, but you might find yourself making it all year round too.
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11Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 12Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
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13Lolita's Kale Salad
Joel Goldberg At Lolita’s, one of Poughkeepsie, New York’s best restaurants, the ultra-creamy kale salad is bound with what is essentially a Caesar dressing amplified by extra lemon juice, then grounded and offset by toasted bread crumbs, pistachios, and Pecorino. It's light and special enough for any meal, including Thanksgiving.
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14Best-Ever Farro Salad
Park FeierbachWith pecans, Parm, green apples, and leafy arugula, this salad is hearty and holds up well—AKA a make-ahead dream. It's got ALL the elements you need: sweet, salty, soft, crunchy, fatty, fresh, but feel free to make it your own with your preferred mix-ins too.
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15Winter Rainbow Panzanella Salad
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 16Coconut Ranch Kale Salad
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17Turkey Salad
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI 18Shredded Brussels Sprouts
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19Broccoli Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis is how you get broccoli haters to eat the green stuff. Thank you, bacon! Lightly coated in an apple cider vinegar dressing and tossed with almonds, carrots, red onions, and bacon, this salad is loaded with flavor and texture. It's the perfect make-ahead side for Thanksgiving.
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20Grapefruit & Goat Cheese Fennel Salad
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