Personal opinion: Salads shouldn’t be an afterthought for Thanksgiving. With just a bit of effort, you can do a lot. I often mix and match salads depending on the season, what looks best at the market or store, and my guests’ preferences. Instead of coming up with an individual recipe for each one, I decided to make this post to consolidate these salads into a list of Fall & Winter Holiday Salad ideas.
These are just a variety of the different salads I’ve made for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I try to always add in different textures (crunchy, crispy, soft) and flavors (sweet, salty, sour, bitter). Generally, this usually means involving some sort of fruit, nut, and cheese. As far as salad dressings go, scroll down to see my favorite ones.
Golden Delicious Apple, Golden Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds, Kale & Red Cabbage with Tahini Dressing 
Roasted Carrots & Chickpeas, Hemp Seeds, Kale 
Pomegranate, Strawberries, Avocado, Pine Nuts & Arugula 
Grape, Slivered Almonds, Red Onion, Pecorino & Kale 
Wild Rice, Shitake Mushrooms, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Celery & Cilantro 
Roasted Beets, Farro, Cotija Cheese, Almonds & Kale 
Pan Fried Cheese, Roasted Beets, & Arugula 
Roasted Beets, Pluots, Burrata, & Arugula 
Pomegranate, Avocado, Fresh Grapefruit & Orange Segments, Romaine 
Apples, Roasted Delicata Squash, Cheddar, Almonds & Kale
Favorite Salad Dressings
Go-To Balsamic Salad Dressing
To make this more of a "maple balsamic" dressing–a general crowd pleaser–add in an extra tablespoon or two of maple syrup.
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Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
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