Easy Thanksgiving Salads Good Enough to Outshine Other Sides
Thanksgiving salads don’t have to be an afterthought—these easy, flavorful options are good enough to take center stage. Featuring both cold and warm recipes packed with seasonal ingredients, these salads bring fresh, vibrant flavors to balance out the rich holiday spread.
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Delicious Thanksgiving Salads
Thanksgiving sides are the heart of the holiday table, and these easy-to-make salads are designed to stand out among the classics. From crisp, cold salads bursting with autumn flavors to warm, hearty options that add a cozy touch, these recipes are far from ordinary.
Whether you’re looking for a light starter or a salad substantial enough to compete with stuffing and mashed potatoes, this collection has something for every taste. Each recipe is simple to prepare, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. These salads are a perfect way to add freshness, color, and texture to your holiday spread!
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 cup shredded cheese
Method
- Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
- Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
- Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
- Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
- Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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