9 Salads To Veg Up Your Thanksgiving Spread

Add some crunch to the harvest table.

September 14, 2023

A bowl of fig and radicchio salad, set on a table with a sparkling beverage and a bowl of figs

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

By the time the turkey and baked sides are in the oven—you know, dishes that require the cooking and heavy lifting—it can be a little difficult to feel inspired about putting a gorgeous and tasty plate of greens on the table. We're here to help with that! Whether it's a hearty, roasted root salad that can knock a couple of sides off the menu, or a simple bowl of perfectly dressed cold-weather greens, here are nine deliciously easy ways to add some crunch to the harvest table.

Mushroom Salad with Fennel and Goat Cheese

Elevate your salad game by adding garlicky mushrooms and croutons. Get this mushroom salad recipe.

Salad with mushrooms, cheese and nuts in a brown bowl on a brown table.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Roasted Squash Salad with Marinated Bean Dressing

Crunchy seeds, warm squash and crisp arugula make this salad textural delight. Get this squash salad recipe.

Colourful salad with beans, arugula and squash on an orange plant on an orange table.

Photo, Christie Vuong.

Greek Potato Salad with Roasted Red Peppers

This mayo-less potato salad—complete with salty feta and a refreshing lemony dressing—will delight your tastebuds. Get this potato salad recipe.

Salad with potatoes, olives and feta on a brown bowl on a brown table.

(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; nPhotography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Wheat Berry, Kale and Cranberry Salad

This filling plant-based salad is simple, delicious, and rich in vitamins—what’s not to love? Get this wheatberry salad recipe.

Salad with kale, cranberries, chopped onion and wheatberry on an orange plate on an orange table.

Photography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong.

Fig and Radicchio Salad

This fresh and fruity salad features fig, pomegranate and toasted hazelnuts — a fall fantasy. Get this fig salad recipe.

a rectangular plate of salad with large bamboo serving tongs

Photo, Erik Putz.

Winter Waldorf Salad

Packed with roasted fruits and nuts, this refreshing salad is bursting with flavour. Get this waldorf salad recipe.

Creamy salad with apples, grapes, celery and chicken on a pink plate sitting on a pink table.

(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; nPhotography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Winter Green Salad

This vinaigrette has a few more ingredients to pair with the bitter winter greens (notably, the honey). You might want to double or triple the recipe—it’s a great staple to keep in the fridge all week. Get this winter green salad recipe.

a bowl of salad dressed with vinegar and olive oil

Photo, Christie Vuong.

Roasted Fennel with Orange Dressing

Save your fennel fronds for this citrus-scented dish that makes a great side or salad. Get our roasted fennel with orange dressing recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Roasted Beet Salad with Tahini Dressing

This insanely colourful salad is a breeze to make, but, if you want to save time, you can buy pre-roasted beets at the store. Get our roasted beet salad with tahini dressing recipe.

Bowl of brightly coloured beets on blue and red tiles

Photo, Erik Putz.

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