Editors’ Collection

Thanksgiving Salads

From a simple green salad to a classic Caesar, you'll want something to balance out the richness of the holiday meal. Bright acidity and leafy greens ahoy.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.

Recipes

Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Yewande Komolafe
663 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
663
10 minutes
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Easy
Bitter Greens Salad With Lemon-Mustard Dressing
Adam Nagourney, Mozza restaurant
603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
603
5 minutes
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Easy
Classic Caesar Salad
Mark Bittman
1297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,297
30 minutes
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Easy
Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing
Jesse Szewczyk
991 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
991
10 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Caesar Salad With Crisp Chickpeas
Becky Hughes
3459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,459
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Green Goddess Dressing
Melissa Clark
441 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
441
1 hour
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Caesar Salad
Samin Nosrat
2437 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,437
45 minutes
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Via Carota’s Insalata Verde
Samin Nosrat
5205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,205
15 minutes
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Roasted and Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad
Susan Spungen
949 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
949
35 minutes
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Arugula Salad With Anchovy Dressing
Melissa Clark
684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
684
10 minutes
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Kaale Seerabeh Salad (Salad With Pomegranate Dressing)
Naz Deravian, Hanif Sadr
60 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
60
10 minutes, plus 24 hours’ marinating
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Chicories With Pears, Blue Cheese and Secret Anchovy Dressing
Samin Nosrat
177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
177
20 minutes
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Green Bean Salad With Hot Mustard Dressing
Kay Chun
493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
493
20 minutes
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Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing
Yewande Komolafe
1266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,266
30 minutes
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Easy
Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon
David Tanis
296 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
296
20 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Alison Roman
1136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,136
35 to 40 minutes
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Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pear and Halloumi
Yossy Arefi
1477 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,477
15 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
9021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,021
About 25 minutes
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Apple and Bitter Lettuces Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
257
About 10 minutes
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Healthy
Kale and Squash Salad With Almond-Butter Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
1489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,489
45 minutes
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Fennel-Apple Salad With Walnuts
Melissa Clark
2804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,804
10 minutes
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Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
David Tanis
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
30 minutes
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Easy
Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,390
20 minutes
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Easy
Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
236
30 minutes
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Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese
Sam Sifton
1278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,278
15 minutes
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Roasted Fennel and Farro Salad
Melissa Clark
983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
983
40 minutes
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Watercress, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Florence Fabricant
202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
202
5 minutes
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Easy
Watercress, Pistachio and Orange-Blossom Salad
Ligaya Mishan, Yotam Ottolenghi
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
10 minutes
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Recipes

Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Bitter Greens Salad With Lemon-Mustard Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing

Vegan Caesar Salad With Crisp Chickpeas

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Green Goddess Dressing

Caesar Salad

Via Carota’s Insalata Verde

Roasted and Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad

Arugula Salad With Anchovy Dressing

Kaale Seerabeh Salad (Salad With Pomegranate Dressing)

Chicories With Pears, Blue Cheese and Secret Anchovy Dressing

Green Bean Salad With Hot Mustard Dressing

Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pear and Halloumi

Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad

Apple and Bitter Lettuces Salad

Kale and Squash Salad With Almond-Butter Vinaigrette

Fennel-Apple Salad With Walnuts

Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts

Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese

Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

Roasted Fennel and Farro Salad

Watercress, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Watercress, Pistachio and Orange-Blossom Salad

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