Thanksgiving has a prescribed menu (Aunt Doris would hate to miss out on the stuffing). But what if you cooked the Thanksgiving dinner of your salad-obsessed dreams? Well, now you can, and Aunt Doris won't even be upset.
This year, don't deny yourself. Make the food you REALLY want to be eating.
Replace mashed potatoes with this warm and indulgent salad loaded with leeks and peas.
Swap out your usual sweet potato casserole for a salad with a little crunch and a whole lot more personality.
Turkey is a must. But this year, rethink the centerpiece bird by making this kale-based beauty loaded with fried turkey skin and shredded meat.
Ditch the fried onions from your grandma's casserole. Instead, load your green beans with the fresh tang of goat cheese and the silky crunch of pine nuts.
Add a meaty bite to your green side with this smart take on Brussels. Don't worry the croutons make this lightened-up dish as indulgent as ever.
If your love of cranberry sauce knows no bounds, it's high time you give the humble bog berry a place to shine. Our solution? A bountiful salad brimming with tart cranberries and vibrant pomegranate seeds.
It's not Thanksgiving without stuffing, which is why this salad is steeped in classic flavors, crave-worthy carbs and fluffy microgreens. Stuffing mix? Who needs it?
Ditch the stress-inducing act of pie making and opt for this apple-studded salad topped with caramelized pecans instead.
Pumpkin Pie? It's a must. But bring this salad to any potluck and people with be praising your clever use of the orange Thanksgiving staple.
Cookie salad, while void of actual salad, is the perfect (oh-so-indulgent) end to this green meal. After all, why save calories? It's Thanksgiving and we brought our stretchy pants!
