The Best Holiday Salad

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The Best Holiday Salad – perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Easy to make and everyone will love it!

Sometimes the salad is the last thing you want to think about when you’re making a holiday feast. But have no fear, I have taken out the guesswork and made The Best Holiday Salad! And the great thing about this salad is that it is quick, it is delicious AND it is dairy-free…so it will work for all of your guests. You are going to want to make this salad for every holiday. It is cozy, festive and just delicious!

here’s what you need

ingredients

• shredded brussels sprouts
• arugula
• vegan feta
• candied pecans
• dried cranberries
• oil
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• agave
• dijon mustard
• salt & pepper

equipment

You will just need a large salad bowl and a jar to shake up the dressing.

steps

step 1: make the dressing

I know that buying a balsamic vinaigrette at the store is easy, but so is making your own. And trust me, the store bought stuff has nothing on this dressing.

The ingredients are simple – oil, vinegar, dijon, agave, garlic, salt & pepper.

Just add everything to a bowl or jar and whisk (or shake) until combined. Give it a taste and adjust the vinegar, mustard, salt & pepper to your liking.

step 2: assemble

Since we are buying all of the salad ingredients pre-made, the only other thing we have to do is throw it all in a bowl.

Add the shredded brussels sprouts, arugula, vegan feta, candied pecans and dried cranberries to a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss until coated.

step 3: serve

The last thing we need to do is serve this up. I like to save a little bit of the pecans, feta and cranberries to put on top of the salad for a pretty presentation, but not necessary if you are short on time.

This salad is great not just because it is super yummy. It also holds up well. So whether your guests are all arriving at the same time or staggered, they’ll still get a delicious, crunchy salad.

You are going to love this holiday salad – I hope it makes it to your table this year!

tips & tricks

To make ahead of time, prep the dressing and keep in a jar in the fridge. Add all of the salad ingredients to a bowl, cover and place in the fridge. Add the dressing right before serving and enjoy!

To save time, buy the brussels sprouts pre-shredded.