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Thanksgiving Cobb Salad with Chive Dressing

Thanksgiving Cobb Salad with Chive Dressing
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This Thanksgiving Cobb Salad with Chive Dressing is a fresh and vibrant holiday dish that combines classic Thanksgiving flavors with a crisp, colorful salad. Featuring roasted turkey, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cranberries, and blue cheese, all topped with a tangy homemade chive dressing, this salad offers a light yet satisfying alternative perfect for festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Salad Base

  • Mixed lettuce greens – 6 cups

Proteins and Toppings

  • Roasted turkey, diced – 1 ½ cups
  • Crisp bacon, cooked and crumbled – 6 slices
  • Hard-boiled eggs, sliced – 3 large
  • Avocado, cubed – 1 medium
  • Cranberries or dried cranberries – ½ cup
  • Blue cheese crumbles – ½ cup

Chive Dressing

  • Greek yogurt or mayonnaise – ½ cup
  • Fresh chives, minced – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic, minced – 1 clove
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon, or to taste
  • Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Base: Begin by washing and drying your mixed lettuce greens thoroughly. Arrange them as a vibrant bed on a large serving platter or individual plates, making sure to distribute the leafy greens evenly.
  2. Chop and Arrange Toppings: Dice the roasted turkey, crumble the cooked bacon, slice the hard-boiled eggs, and cube the avocado. Arrange these components neatly over the greens in rows or groups, creating a visually appealing contrast of colors and textures.
  3. Add Cranberries and Blue Cheese: Sprinkle dried cranberries or fresh cranberries throughout the salad, followed by the blue cheese crumbles to bring together the savory and sweet holiday flavors.
  4. Make the Chive Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, minced fresh chives, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed to get the perfect balance.
  5. Toss and Serve: Drizzle the chive dressing generously over the top, or serve it on the side if preferred. Lightly toss the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp and fresh.

Notes

  • Use the freshest greens and ingredients to maximize flavor and texture contrast.
  • Lightly toast pecans or cook bacon until crispy for added texture and flavor depth.
  • Allow the dressing to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld perfectly.
  • Organize toppings in neat rows or clusters for a visually striking presentation.
  • Taste the dressing before drizzling and adjust acidity or seasoning as needed for balance.

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Keywords: Thanksgiving salad, Cobb salad, chive dressing, holiday salad, gluten free salad, turkey salad, festive salad

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