Easy, Elegant Holiday Salads

Crisp and creamy, this winter slaw features all the classics of coleslaw -- but with a twist. Swap lettuce for trendy kale and purple cabbage, then coat them in a zippy vinegar dressing for a Thanksgiving salad worthy of a space on the holiday table.

Play with the cozy colors of autumn by tossing them into your holiday salads. Here, we use fresh Chioggia beets, golden acorn squash, and pomegranate seeds. Mix them up and then coat them in our sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce.

Fill your plate with the season's best. Fresh apples, dried cranberries, and cabbage all join to create this festive Thanksgiving salad. Just glaze it in our honey-garlic dressing and enjoy!

Lure guests to the holiday table with a gorgeous Thanksgiving bean salad. Featuring crispy pancetta and roasted chestnuts, it's made with only five ingredients and is a snap to prepare.

Wheat berries are tiny kernels of wheat that pop and turn golden when cooked. We love the fresh crunch they give this healthy Thanksgiving dinner salad. For the easy-to-make dressing, fill a Mason jar with honey, walnut oil, and vinegar. Shake, pour, then dig in!

Cinnamon and brown sugar add warm flavor notes to this tossed holiday spinach salad. We infuse the classic ingredients into a special chickpea dressing, then embellish the salad with red onion and sweet dried apricots. Plus, get our 30-second recipe for toasted pappadam crackers.

Our blushing Thanksgiving fruit salad is brimming with pretty shades of red thanks to fresh raspberries, beets, and crisp radishes. Drizzle pureed chile-berry dressing over the top for a delicious finish.

Looking for Thanksgiving salad ideas? This healthy salad features your holiday favorites, including fresh cranberries, kale, crunchy veggies, and wild rice. It also makes a fabulous option for vegan and vegetarian guests.

When it comes to chopped salad, our rainbow chard recipe is the best pick. Made in less than 20 minutes, it features fresh chile peppers and mozzarella coated in a tangy garlic dressing, mixed together into one holiday-ready Thanksgiving salad.

Color your Thanksgiving table with a vibrant whole grain holiday salad recipe. This golden honey-soaked salad features slivered apricots, juicy dark cherries, and fresh greens. Toss in a few cashews for crunch.

A fresh plate of greens is sure to start any holiday meal off right. Avocado oil and a splash of soy sauce give this fork-tender Thanksgiving salad some Asian flair, while garlic keeps it extra savory.

We've added a refreshing kick of mint and ginger to this arugula salad, then topped it with chopped fresh cranberries and juicy oranges for a stunning citrus starter.

Prep this partyworthy bowl in less than 15 minutes. It's made with juicy red grapes and oil-tossed broccoli, then is coated in a sweet homemade dressing. Save the best for last by topping this Thanksgiving salad with crisp, savory bacon.