Thanksgiving Salad -

Thanksgiving Salad

This Thanksgiving salad is a blend of mixed greens, fresh apples, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. An easy and festive salad that makes any holiday meal special!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 16

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

For the salad
7 cups mixed spring greens
1 1/2 cups sliced apples I prefer Pink Lady or Honeycrisp
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup high quality blue cheese crumbled
1/2 cup candied pecans coarsely chopped
For the dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon shallot minced
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the mixed greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans in a large bowl.
Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until combined and dressing has emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.

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