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A vibrant bowl of 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Salad featuring shredded Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, pine nuts, and shaved Parmesan.

5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Salad Recipes (No Fail)

This simple Thanksgiving salad is a no-fail way to add a festive and healthy dish to your holiday table with minimal stress. It features fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese optional
  • 1/3 cup chopped chives
  • pinches Sea salt
  • pinches freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts using a mandoline if you have one. Place them into a medium bowl.
  2. Toss the Brussels sprouts with the olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, cranberries, pecorino cheese, chives, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  3. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil if you like.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead. Store dressed components separately and combine just before serving for optimal texture.

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