Description

Looking for a vibrant, crisp, and festive side dish to brighten your Thanksgiving table? This Thanksgiving Side Salad is the perfect balance to your traditional holiday fare. Packed with crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and walnuts, it’s the kind of easy recipe that elevates any meal. Whether you’re hunting for quick Thanksgiving food ideas, healthy side dish options, or simple holiday recipes to impress guests, this easy dinner salad delivers both flavor and color to your plate.

Ingredients

6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber, sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

3/4 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

1/3 cup dried cranberries

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and dry romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

3. In a large bowl, layer the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.

4. Top with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.

5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

6. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad.

7. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.

8. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use pre-washed greens to save time and simplify prep.

Toast the walnuts lightly for extra flavor and crunch.

Add roasted squash or a drizzle of balsamic glaze to make it even more festive.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 210
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Thanksgiving salad, holiday side dish, easy salad recipe, festive salad, vegetarian Thanksgiving