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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Thanksgiving Salad

So, I'm thinking of the Thanksgiving menu. I have all the usual suspects listed, but it looks boring to me this year! With all of that heavy comfort food, we need something fresh and light to balance it all out. I saw this salad in the Sunday paper's coupon flyer, of all places. A pear half on a bed of lettuce, topped with dried cranberries, pecans, feta and balsamic vinaigrette. Yum. I think I found a new addition that will be beautiful, autumnal and tasty.
Are you adding any new dishes to your table this year?

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46 comments:

  1. MichelleNovember 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    My MIL has decided that we will ALL be going to a local restaurant for Thanksgiving this year. Kind of a bummer in a way.

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  2. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Oh, wow! I couldn't do without the leftovers for the rest of the week! ha. Or pie for breakfast. But...no days of cooking and no dishes! :) Yes, I'm making lemonade for you! haha,

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  3. RebeccaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Mmmmm sounds yummy--don't think my family would go for it though. Not quite traditional enough. :) Reading your sidebar--did you manage to destress? I could use some pointers in that area. :)

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  4. MarthaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Did somebody say, "Pie for breakfast?"

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  5. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Rebecca ~ oh we'll have all the traditional stuff,..cuz it's tradition! ha. But I occasionally add something new.

    Yes, I did destress. I should do a post on stress sometime soon. I feel like I'm cracking up half the time and don't manage it well!

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  6. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Martha ~ oh yes~! My favorite part of the holidays. Yum..with coffee. Heaven. :)

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  7. The Silver FoxNovember 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I tried to add a few new dishes to my Thanksgiving gathering, but none of the young ladies would accept. :(

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  8. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Silver ~ send me an email...I'll give you a few pointers there on what you're doing wrong. ;)

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  9. MarthaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love pie for breakfast! Especially pumpkin pie.

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  10. RebeccaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Yeah, the stress is pretty high around here too, and I thought maybe you had some magic formula. One skunk on the porch plus four kitties equals less stress? :)

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  11. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Pecan is my favorite...but I don't think I've ever met a pie I didn't like. ha.

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  12. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Rebecca ~ no, that would be entertainment! ha.

    Magic formula for me is solitude. And extra sleep.

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  13. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Rebecca ~ and to keep your sense of humor. :)

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  14. RebeccaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    It's the solitude I'm needing right now.

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  15. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Aww...put everyone to bed early and take a hot bath, Rebecca! :)

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  16. Julie HarwardNovember 15, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    My crew are all coming...and they just won't let me! ;D

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  17. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Julie ~ ha...well, there IS something to be said for the comfort of tradition. :) I'm sure your feast will be wonderful!

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  18. Gloria BakerNovember 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love this Betsy I love salads like this, fresh and nice!! gloria

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  19. mhoweNovember 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Looks wonderful to me, but pears are on Greg's all-time hate list! Maybe I'll make it just for me!

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  20. Brian MillerNovember 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    mmm this sounds good betsy...nice blend of flavors and textures...

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  21. A Lady's LifeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    It looks gorgeous and I think is very good with the balsamic vinegar.

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  22. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Lady ~ I thought so, too! Yum!

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  23. Christian - Modobject@HomeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Yummmm!

    I'm not cooking for Thanksgiving this year (traveling) but I'll be making this salad to enjoy at home.

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  24. TannaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    That pear salad looks perfect, Betsy!! It is beautiful to look at and has some of my favorite ingredients! Thank you for passing this one along. I may be adding it to OUR T-day menu. blessings ~ Tanna

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  25. Pat HattNovember 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'm sure Nugget is now full of delight
    You included him in dinner on Thanksgiving night
    After all showing such rabbit food all around
    Nice of you to include the bunny at your ground..hahahaha

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  26. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Christian ~ I'm thinking pomegranite seeds would be fun instead of the cranberries, too!

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  27. Betsy BrockNovember 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Pat ~ bunny food is better than the bunny for food. ha.

    I'm sure the turkey wishes we'd have rabbit
    and that turkey wasn't a thanksgiving habit!
    ha.

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  28. Alan BurnettNovember 16, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    We don't have an equivalent to Thanksgiving weekend over here which is quite odd because we seem to share most other holidays and celebrations. Still I am sure I will find some excuse to have an extra slice of pie.

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  29. Pierre BOYERNovember 16, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Nice...

    Pierre

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  30. Old KittyNovember 16, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    OOoooh!!! I think I may try this - sounds yummy and very comforting and full of autumn flavours! Yay! Thanks for sharing! Take care
    x

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  31. BeckyNovember 16, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    This looks good Betsy.Im partial to the feta of course I think that will make it soo delish.;)

    Blessings!

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  32. MrsupoleNovember 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    It looks yummy and would be nice for dinner on any night. Could you use any other type of cheese? Feta is not one I really like.

    I always bring the same thing each year and would be in trouble if I did not. I make a very large container of Orange Jello Salad and have to make enough so there are leftovers for those who always take some home. Hubby usually makes a dessert to bring.

    Leftover turkey is so good, yummy, yummy.

    God bless.

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  33. Betsy BrockNovember 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    MrsU~ I'm sure the cheese police won't be there to take you away if you use a different kind! ;) ha.

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  34. Jill from Killeny GlenNovember 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    That looks AMAZING!I love the salty/sweet!

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  35. Betsy BrockNovember 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Jill ~ i don't think there's anything salty on it...but I do love fruit in a salad...

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  36. The BugNovember 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I saw that same flyer on Sunday :) I looks REALLY yummy. If we weren't headed to NC for the holiday I'd invite myself over to your house. Ha!

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  37. HeatherNovember 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    that looks delicious...i wish someone would bring that to my house! hee hee!!!

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  38. MistyNovember 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love pears and this is a small portion of pure deliciousness!

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  39. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Wow, I love this idea. I can taste it already. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your five men.

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  40. Betsy BrockNovember 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Bug ~ and you would be more than welcome to come! :)

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  41. nannyNovember 16, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I want something new to serve....I've been looking at recipes and notice myself going to the same ole ones! I would like a new salad.

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  42. ZuzanaNovember 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    That sounds indeed very refreshing and different.;)
    I can not believe it is Thanksgiving already... I still miss that holiday, even after more than a decade back in Europe.
    Sorry for my absence, but now I have finally finished moving.;)
    Love that new profile image.;))
    xoxo

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  43. corners of my lifeNovember 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    A perfect addition to your menu. Thanks for the idea.

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  44. SueannNovember 17, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Yum! I am going to have to try this out!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  45. CatalinaNovember 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thanksgiving is not celebrated in my country so I'll compare the food to Christmas - Christmas dishes are very traditional here and we have the same food every Christmas but the thing is we have the dishes only at Christmas so I look forward to them for the whole year and that's why we don't make anything different :D Anyway, the salad sounds delicious - pear, cheese, nuts...I bet it will be a delicious adding to your Thanksgiving table. In fact it's so tempting that I may try it too :)

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  46. ChaChaneenNovember 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    This pear salad is rockin' at the table! I lurve it and I'm going to do it - THANK YOU so much for sharing. Yummy!

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