Green Salad for Thanksgiving
If you're looking for a bright and fresh Thanksgiving Salad, this is the one with the best seasonal ingredients that you can prep in advance!
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash halved from stem to end, seeded, and cut into 1-inch slices
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus a pinch for dressing
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 package mixed greens 5 ounces
- 1 pear cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup candied pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place squash slices on large parchment paper-lined rimmed baking pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss until well combined and oil is coating all sides of squash.
- Arrange squash slices in evenly spaced single layer. Transfer to oven and cook 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, turning once halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until all oil is incorporated.
- To serve, place greens in large bowl and add half of dressing. Toss until well combined and greens are lightly dressed. Taste and add additional dressing if needed.
- Transfer greens to serving platter and top with pear, pomegranate arils, cheese, pecans and squash. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To cut half moons of acorn squash, simply cut a raw acorn squash in half lengthwise (stem to base), scoop out the pulp and seeds, and then slice the squash crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces.
- If you’re not feeling the maple dressing, homemade citrus vinaigretteor my best honey mustard dressing are other salad dressing options.
Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 495mg, Potassium: 277mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 417IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 1mg
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