Brighten your holiday table with these Thanksgiving salad recipes! Although salad on Thanksgiving is often optional, it’s a great way to bring balance to a hearty holiday meal. From a refreshing Crisp Fuji Apple Salad drizzled with cinnamon honey vinaigrette to a nutty Easy Apple Pecan Salad topped with feta and a simple dressing, there’s something in this roundup for every palate. Each salad in this collection is crafted to bring a pop of color and crunch that’ll brighten your Thanksgiving spread.

Crisp Fuji Apple Salad Recipe

Panera apple salad
Crisp Fuji Apple Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Fuji Apple Salad Recipe is packed with sweet Fuji apples, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with a delightful cinnamon honey vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing addition to your Thanksgiving spread!
Get the Recipe: Crisp Fuji Apple Salad Recipe

Classic Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe

A vibrant fruit salad in a bowl featuring sliced strawberries, apples, kiwis, grapes, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. A spoon lies beside the bowl on a light background.
Classic Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a must-have for your holiday table. Light and refreshing, it bursts with bright flavors and beautiful colors. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, allowing you more time to focus on your festive dishes.
Get the Recipe: Classic Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe

Nutty Kale Salad with Sweet Honey Almond Dressing

Kale salad with chopped vegetables and pomegranate
Nutty Kale Salad With Honey Almond Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Kale Salad is full of fresh, colorful veggies, fruit, and crunchy seeds, then drizzled with homemade sweet honey and almond butter dressing.
Get the Recipe: Nutty Kale Salad With Honey Almond Dressing

Classic Bread Salad

cherry tomato bread salad
Classic Bread Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The Easy Panzanella Bread Salad is a hearty mix of crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, and fresh basil, all lightly tossed in an olive oil dressing. This salad brings a rustic touch to your Thanksgiving feast.
Get the Recipe: Classic Bread Salad

Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Dressing

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Mexican cabbage slaw recipe has bits of pineapple tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored slaw.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Dressing

Watermelon Basil Salad

A bowl of fresh watermelon salad with feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, red onion, and basil leaves. The colorful ingredients are mixed together and served in a clear glass bowl.
Watermelon Basil Salad. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

If you’re in search of a refreshing and vibrant salad that can be prepared in just 10 minutes, you’ll love this Watermelon Basil Salad. Its bright flavors make it a perfect Thanksgiving salad option.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Basil Salad

Easy Apple Pecan Salad

A salad with spinach leaves, sliced peaches, dark grapes, pecans, and crumbled feta cheese in a white bowl placed on a marble surface. A fork and napkin are nearby.
Easy Apple Pecan Salad. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Easy Apple Pecan Salad is a a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. It is a healthy and delicious side, topped with toasted pecans, crisp apples, salty feta, and a simple homemade dressing.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Pecan Salad

Original Green Jacket Salad Recipe

Famous Green Jacket restaurant salad
Original Green Jacket Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The Original Green Jacket Salad Recipe features a tangy vinaigrette tossed with fresh greens that takes under 10 minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Original Green Jacket Salad Recipe

Colorful Rainbow Cauliflower Salad

Rainbow cold water salad
Colorful Rainbow Cauliflower Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Rainbow Cauliflower Salad is a visually stunning and easy-to-make salad tossed with fresh Italian dressing. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan, making it a great thanksgiving salad for those with diverse dietary needs.
Get the Recipe: Colorful Rainbow Cauliflower Salad

Greek-Style Wedge Salad

Creek wedge salad
Greek-Style Wedge Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh easy to make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade greek dressing.
Get the Recipe: Greek-Style Wedge Salad

Mexican Brown Rice Salad with Homemade Dressing

Mexican rice salad
Mexican Brown Rice Salad with Homemade Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The Mexican Rice Salad is bursting with flavor from black beans, whole grain brown rice, and colorful veggies, all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing. This vibrant salad is a great way to add a unique twist to your Thanksgiving menu.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Brown Rice Salad with Homemade Dressing

Fresh and Flavorful Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw
Fresh and Flavorful Mexican Coleslaw. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

With a touch of spice, fresh cilantro, and a hint of sweetness, this Mexican Coleslaw Salad makes a perfect side dish. Its crunchy texture and bright flavors will complement your Thanksgiving meal beautifully.
Get the Recipe: Fresh and Flavorful Mexican Coleslaw

Thanksgiving Appetizers to Kickstart Your Holiday Feast!

baked brie with cranberry apples and wine
Thanksgiving Appetizers to Kickstart Your Holiday Feast. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Kick off your Thanksgiving feast in style with these appetizers that are here to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This lineup offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with appetizers like savory crab pinwheels, tangy cranberry salsa, and crispy brussels sprouts. Find your new holiday favorites—each one is easy, delicious, and guaranteed to add a special touch to your Thanksgiving gathering! Get All The Recipes: 19 Thanksgiving Appetizers to Kickstart Your Holiday Feast!