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Fresh Thanksgiving Green Salad

Fresh Thanksgiving Green Salad with Pears and Toasted Pepitas

This Fresh Thanksgiving Green Salad is a vibrant dish featuring tender greens, pears, and toasted pepitas, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 76
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups tender baby greens torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups chicories of choice, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • flaky sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 small-medium Asian or Bosc pear core removed, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup toasted pepitas

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • Large Serving Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If serving with homemade vegan goat cheese, prepare it at least 30 minutes before serving.
  2. Toast the pepitas (or almonds or hazelnuts) in a small skillet over low-medium heat for 3-5 minutes until they begin to pop, or toast hazelnuts/almonds for 6-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large serving bowl, add tender baby greens and chicories. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar, then sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the greens.
  4. Add the sliced pear and toasted pepitas (or nuts) to the salad and gently toss again.
  5. Immediately before serving, garnish with vegan goat cheese if desired and more black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 2.7gFat: 5.4gSodium: 63mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 2.6g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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