Description
A vibrant and flavorful Thanksgiving salad featuring roasted butternut squash, tart cranberries, salty feta, and crunchy pecans, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This quick and easy salad is the perfect way to balance the richness of your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (kale, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup diced roasted butternut squash
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Toss greens with balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl.
- Add roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- Ensure greens are completely dry to prevent sogginess.
- Roast butternut squash ahead of time for a quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving salad, butternut squash salad, holiday salad, fall salad, roasted butternut salad, easy Thanksgiving salad, Thanksgiving side dish, autumn salad, harvest salad, butternut Thanksgiving salad