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A vibrant bowl of Thanksgiving salad featuring shredded cabbage, kale, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.

Thanksgiving Salad Recipes Recipe Everyone Asks For

Discover a popular Thanksgiving salad recipe that is sure to impress your guests. This vibrant salad features fresh cabbage, parsley, crunchy almonds, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a tangy maple Dijon dressing. It's a perfect addition to your holiday table, offering a refreshing contrast to traditional dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Melding Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad
  • 1 small head green cabbage about 2 1/2 pounds, or about 10 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves picked and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the red onion and add it to a large bowl. Whisk in the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let the dressing sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  2. Cut the green cabbage into 8 wedges through the core, then remove the core from each piece. Thinly slice the cabbage wedges crosswise to shred. Pick the leaves from the fresh parsley and coarsely chop them.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage, chopped parsley, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together to combine. Taste and season with additional kosher salt and black pepper as needed.

Notes

This slaw can be served at room temperature for up to 2 hours, making it suitable for make-ahead or buffet-style meals. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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