8 Creative Thanksgiving Salads
Don’t let the turkey get all the credit — these salads, made with special ingredients like pomegranates and roasted fennel, will impress your guests. Plus: Get more side dish recipes »
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Pomegranate Persimmon Salad with Warm Goat Cheese
“The warm goat cheese was perfect! I loved how the garlic balanced the sweetness of the pomegranate seeds and persimmons.” -Brooke the Cook in WI Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by Maito; Photo by May I Have That Recipe
Need a speedy Thanksgiving side? Canned beets mean this gorgeous salad is ready to hit the table in just 10 minutes. Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by Dienia B.; Photo by Rita~
Pumpkin or Squash Spinach Salad
“I loved the sweetness of the pumpkin and all the different textures in this salad. It was yummy!" -Chef floWer Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by Rhiannon and Matt; Photo by Chef floWer
Parmesan, Cauliflower & Parsley Salad
Crunchy fried cauliflower and fresh parsley give this Thanksgiving salad unexpected taste and texture. For the best flavor, use flat-leaf parsley. Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by Engrossed; Photo by Rita~
"This was a delicious and sweet side dish! I brought it to a friend’s house for dinner last night, and he couldn’t stop complimenting me about it!” -Kree Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by justcallmetoni; Photo by Lalaloula
Nutty Warm Brussels Sprout Salad
“I loved the garlic-and-cracker combo with the walnuts and cheese. The cooking method for the sprouts was perfect, and the flavor was great.” -loof Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by WiGal; Photo by loof
Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad
“You can’t go wrong with this combination! The dressing is simple but perfect — it adds just a splash of sweet citrus.” -*Parsley* Get the Recipe>>
Recipe by Cookgirl; Photo by *Parsley*
Butternut Squash & Pomegranate Salad
“Perfect for autumn! Choose squash that are heavy for their size (the heavier the squash, the tastier!) and have dull, rather than shiny, rinds.” -UmmBinat Get the Recipe>>
