6 Easy No-Cook Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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6 Easy No-Cook Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The holidays can be stressful, and with everything else you have to think about, keeping things simple might be your top priority for the Thanksgiving meal. Don’t worry—there are plenty of delicious, no-cook Thanksgiving sides that you can pull together quickly and easily.

Swipe through to get ideas for no-cook Thanksgiving side dishes.

Spinach, Pear and Feta Salad

Highlight the best of the season with this endlessly variable salad. Use spinach or kale, pear or apple, feta or goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, nuts—make it your own. Finish the salad with a simple balsamic and Dijon mustard dressing.

Photography: Pinterest/In Search Of Yummy-ness | Recipes | Cooking Tips | Gardening

Charcuterie

There are endless possibilities here. Salami, cheese, olives, fruit, nuts, pickles and crackers are great choices, for example. Have fun shopping in your grocery store’s deli section and arrange all the yummy bits artfully—or not—on a platter or board. Everyone will love it, and you won’t break a sweat.

Cucumber Salad

We usually think of cucumbers as a summer treat, but who says you can’t have them in autumn, too? Slice them and mix with sliced red onions, plain Greek yogurt, vinegar, dill, honey, salt and pepper. This refreshing salad will offer a light counterpoint to traditional Thanksgiving sides.

Photography: By Emma | Healthy Salad Recipes via Pinterest

Frito Corn Salad

This one will be a conversation piece. Mix Chile Cheese Fritos with canned corn that you’ve drained thoroughly. Add chopped red bell pepper, diced red onion, Mexican-blend shredded cheese and cilantro. Make a quick dressing of mayonnaise, lime juice, salt and pepper. Add the dressing at the last minute so the Fritos don’t get soggy.

Photography: Pinterest/Cooking With Judy

Crudité Platter

Head to the produce section for baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, cherry tomatoes and radishes. Cut up the larger produce, and arrange everything on a platter. Add a container of store-bought dip if you like, or search recipes online for a quick-fix version.

Photography: Pinterest/Craving California | *Delicious* Dependable Recipes

Oysters on the Half Shell

Add a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving spread. Simply purchase oysters from a fishmonger or grocery store. Serve with lemon wedges, purchased prepared sauce, or an easy homemade sauce of your liking—you’ll find plenty of recipes online. Be sure to keep your oysters on ice.

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