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    Ultimate List of 21 Salads for Thanksgiving

    Published: Sep 14, 2020 · Modified: Sep 30, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

    As the day of thanks and gratitude approaches, you’re planning for a family feast to remember. No Thanksgiving meal will be complete without a wonderful array of sides. Enjoy these ultimate salads for Thanksgiving and may it be filled with culinary goodness!

    Ultimate List of 21 Salads for Thanksgiving

    Once again, Thanksgiving has rolled around for another year. Did it creep up on you as you wondered where the year has gone or are you super prepared and have everything under control?

    As you pen down the roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, traditional stuffing and cornbread, have you thought about what salads you might like to serve this year?

    No Thanksgiving banquet is quite complete without some sides such as green beans, potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

    However, this year, let’s create some great salads with these essential ingredients by adding sweet pomegranates, hearty grains and perhaps even some decadent truffle butter.

    This is the ultimate list of salads for Thanksgiving that your family and friends will love. In the meantime, we wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!


    Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chestnuts and Pomegranate

    Pomegranate Cauliflower Salad with Chestnuts

    1/21

    Imagine little roasted florets sprinkled with red seeds against a backdrop of bright green sprouts.

    This Pomegranate Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a recipe bursting with contrasting flavours and textures and will no doubt look amazing on your Thanksgiving dinner table!

    Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Pearl Couscous on a green plate

    Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Pearl Couscous

    2/21

    A deliciously colourful salad with roasted heirloom rainbow carrots and red onions layered on top of a bed of chewy pearl couscous, fresh mint and chopped almonds. A salad that satisfies and a Thanksgiving centrepiece.

    Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

    Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

    3/21

    Who can go past the goodness of caramelised onions in this Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad?

    This hearty salad recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu, be it for lunch or dinner.

    Medley of Roasted Potato Salad with Anchovy Dressing

    Medley of Roasted Potato Salad with Anchovy Dressing

    4/21

    No regular pale gluggy potato salad here. Delicious, sweet roasted potatoes and New Zealand yams amped up with a touch of sophisticated flavour through a zippy salty anchovy dressing.

    Can’t live without potato side dishes for Thanksgiving but you can certainly try something a little new!

    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze Gold Salad Servers

    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranate Glaze

    5/21

    This Roasted Beetroot Salad and Halloumi has a rich, deep colour with delicious flavours. The crunch of the pistachio and the sweetness of the pomegranate glaze will make this a Thanksgiving showstopper.

    Purple Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Mustard Tahini

    Purple Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Mustard Tahini

    6/21

    Hearty and wholesome. Two words not normally used to describe a salad. But this Purple Cauliflower Salad is exactly that due to its creaminess, roasted undertones and nutty flavours.

    Such a stunning looking salad to accompany the rest of your Thanksgiving menu.

    Chorizo Salad with Sweet Potato

    Chorizo Salad with Sweet Potato

    7/21

    Surely sweet potato and salty semi-cured Spanish sausage would be considered a pairing to die for!

    This Chorizo Salad is further completed by the freshness of baby spinach leaves and more natural sweetness from roasted red onions. No dressing needed for this Thanksgiving side dish. It speaks for itself!

    Baby Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpeas with Beetroot Tahini

    Baby Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpeas with Beetroot Tahini

    8/21

    What could be more scrumptious than whole roasted baby cauliflower? Combine them with spiced chickpeas and beetroot tahini, and you’ll have a Thanksgiving cauliflower salad that won’t disappoint.

    Pearl Couscous Salad with Za’atar Halloumi And Pomegranate

    Pearl Couscous and Pomegranate Salad

    9/21

    A nod to Middle Eastern flavours with this delicious salad that is super light to eat but packs an earthy punch.

    This Pearl Couscous Salad with Za’atar halloumi and sweet pomegranate makes a perfect salad addition for your Thanksgiving dinner.

    Green Bean, Truffle Butter Breadcrumbs and Quail Egg Salad

    Green Bean, Truffle Butter Breadcrumbs and Quail Egg Salad

    10/21

    Add a touch of gourmet to an otherwise easy recipe. Your guests will be so impressed with the delectable truffle tones in this Quail Egg Salad.

    Bet your family and friends will love this twist on an otherwise traditional Thanksgiving green bean side dish.

    a grey bowl filled with potato salad, pancetta, artichoke and creme fraiche dressing. with a fork

    Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche [No Mayo, Gluten Free]

    11/21

    Give your everyday potato salad something different with marinated artichoke hearts, crispy maple-glazed pancetta tossed together with a tangy crème fraîche salad dressing.

    This is comfort food heaven and a slight change from the traditional Thanksgiving potatoes.

    Beetroot Cured Salmon Salad with Black Fish Roe

    Beetroot Cured Salmon Salad with Black Fish Roe

    12/21

    A well executed Thanksgiving lunch or dinner deserves the ultimate salad that will impress your guests.

    This Beetroot Cured Salmon Salad is spectacular, not to mention delectable! Go ahead, spoil your family and friends this Thanksgiving!

    Rustic Black Rice Salad with Purple Broccolini

    Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard

    13/21

    Yes, we still eat kale and yes, it is delicious! This Purple Kale Salad mixed through with the umami flavours of the miso mayonnaise dressing will convert the haters.

    Not only does it taste good but the vibrant colours make for a stunning looking salad!

    Pomegranate, Barley and Freekeh Salad

    Pomegranate, Barley and Freekeh Salad

    14/21

    Here’s a salad recipe for anyone who’s looking for a non-leafy salad. This Freekeh and Pomegranate Salad mixed through with a sumac infused yoghurt is simply divine. An excellent side dish to have with Thanksgiving turkey!

    Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Salad on a marbled plate with a gold fork

    Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Salad Recipe

    15/21

    Amping up roasted spiced pumpkin salad with delicious sweet roasted red onions, pine nuts, coriander and a flavour-packed tahini miso dressing.

    This pumpkin salad recipe is perfect for hot roast dinners, barbeque or festive entertaining.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dutch Carrots

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dutch Carrots

    16/21

    No Thanksgiving would be the same without some Brussels sprouts!

    Sweet maple roasted Brussels sprouts and Dutch carrots salad, what’s not to love? Along with the nutty texture of freekeh balanced with freshness of peas and rounded off with creamy goat cheese, it is insanely flavoursome. Definitely one of the ultimate salads for Thanksgiving!

    lose up of blue bowl filled with tricolour quinoa salad and gold cutlery

    Tricolour Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables

    17/21

    Deliciously sweet roasted baby peppers, caramelised eggplant and tangy lemon mingled in with nutty tricolour quinoa and a zingy lemon garlic dressing.

    A colourful vegan quinoa recipe that would shine at any Thanksgiving banquet!

    Roasted Purple Brussels Sprouts Salad on a white plate with black cutlery

    Roasted Purple Brussels Sprouts Salad

    18/21

    Calling all Brussels sprout lovers! Those with a sophisticated palate yearning for nutty and bitter flavours, this Purple Brussels Sprouts Salad is made for you.

    The fragrant spices and heavenly honey add depth to the recipe. This is the ultimate salad for the Holidays!

    Roasted Beetroot Salad with Tangelo and Pine Nuts

    Tangelo Salad with Roasted Beetroot

    19/21

    Fresh and vibrant Tangelo Salad perfect for entertaining family and friends.

    We love how the juicy sweet tangelo, crunchy radishes and creamy pine nuts complement the earthy sweet roasted beetroots perfectly.

    Roast Pumpkin Salad with Israeli Couscous and Apple

    Roast Pumpkin Salad with Israeli Couscous and Apple

    20/21

    A Roast Pumpkin Salad is nothing but goodness served on a plate. Envelop it with the pop of Israeli couscous, crunch of an apple and smeared with tahini dressing, it’s a match made in heaven!

    Just imagine this side salad next to your Thanksgiving turkey. Yum!

    Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard.

    Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard

    21/21

    Yes, we still eat kale and yes, it is delicious! This Purple Kale Salad mixed through with the umami flavours of the miso mayonnaise dressing will convert the haters.

    Not only does it taste good but the vibrant colours make for a stunning looking salad, worthy for the Thanksgiving table!


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    1. Sue Mae

      October 28, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      This is a great collection. I’ll probably have to try at least half of them before Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        LOL! I hope you do! Can definitely be eaten anytime of the year.

        Reply
    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      October 28, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      It’s so refreshing to see such beautiful salads, using ingredients I would never think of. So gorgeous!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        Thank you so much! You have no idea how happy we are to hear that as it is exactly what we try to do:)

        Reply
    3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      October 28, 2020 at 10:50 pm

      Wow, what a wonderful and delicious collection of salads here. So many to choose from and all look so good!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        Thank you! We’re trying to give everyone some variety and to get that Thanksgiving menu planning a nice and early start!

        Reply
    4. Dannii

      October 28, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      You can’t beat a good side salad and there is some amazing choice here. So vibrant and delicious.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks Dannii! We do like to give some variety to help balance out all that turkey.

        Reply
    5. Jeannette

      October 28, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      These are PERFECT for the festive season coming! Just seeing the salads alone makes me feel the exciting buzz in the air. Can’t wait to give these a go!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        Not long to go now before the big day! Guess it doesn’t hurt to start planning soon.

        Reply

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