Thanksgiving Salad

Using packaged broccoli slaw as the base, this festive salad is an ideal make-ahead recipe for the busy holiday season! The prep is hassle-free, and the balance of textures and flavors is perfect.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 1-cup servings

Calories 396kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
6 cups bagged broccoli slaw the equivalent of 2 x 9 ounce bags of Earthbound Organic broccoli slaw
½ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Cider vinaigrette

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic minced or pressed
¼ teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the raw almonds and maple syrup. Stir until coated.
Transfer the almonds to the baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 15 minutes until the maple coating has solidified into a candied texture. Remove from heat and let cool while you prep the salad.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli slaw, dried cranberries, and shaved parmesan.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, and salt until smooth and emulsified.
Transfer the maple almonds to a cutting board and roughly chop.
Add the almonds to the bowl with the other ingredients. Stir to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and stir until coated.
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Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Make-ahead: Prep the almonds up to 3 days in advance, and store in an airtight container on the counter. The salad and dressing can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance. Keep in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator, and add the dressing a couple hours before serving.
Slaw: If you can't find Earthbound Organic slaw, Whole Foods 365 brand works well too! They are sold in 12 ounce bags (instead of 9 ounce), but you can still use 2 of them. Just increase the dressing ingredients to make a little extra. This is a good option if you are serving a large crowd.
Maple roasted almonds: Here is the original recipe if needed.

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