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A vibrant One-Pan Thanksgiving Salad featuring crisp lettuce, sliced apples, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled blue cheese.

One-Pan Thanksgiving Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

A simple and fresh Thanksgiving salad with apple cider dressing. This recipe is designed for minimal cleanup, making your holiday preparations easier.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups spring mix lettuce (or spinach, arugula)
  • 1 red apple thinly sliced
  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Apple Cider Dressing
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing: in a small bowl, stir or whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  2. Mix the salad: add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle as much of the dressing as preferred on top and toss to mix.
  3. Serve: serve immediately.
  4. If you need to make this salad ahead of time: wait to add the apple, pear (because they will brown), and the dressing until just before serving.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. To make ahead, prepare the dressing and chop all ingredients except the apple and pear. Add the apple, pear, and dressing just before serving to prevent browning.

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