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    7 Thanksgiving Salads to Cut the Heavy Hitters

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Nov 18, 2011 10:23 AM EST

    Thanksgiving is, as it should be, a holiday of excess. What better way to give thanks than to celebrate with a feast? As much as we love turkey, though, we sometimes need a little relief. Here are 7 Thanksgiving salads we're counting on this season to cut the holiday's heavy-hitters.

    Arugula, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette by brididc

    Arugula, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

    Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon, and Pecorino by merrill

    Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

    Carrot Avocado Salad by merrill

    Carrot Salad with Avocado

    Not-Too-Virtuous-Salad with Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette by wanderash

    Not Too Virtuous Salad

    Helen Getz's Cabbage Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing by amanda

    Cabbage Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    Caesar Salad with Pancetta by Marie Viljoen

    Caesar Salad with Pancetta


    Red Leaf Salad with Roasted Beets, Oranges, and Walnuts by Teresa Parker

    Red Leaf Salad

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