Magnificent Thanksgiving Menus

Pick a dish from each category and you've got the ultimate Thanksgiving day menu consisting of classic recipes with delicious tweaks.

Superfast Turkey Recipes

Whether using up Thanksgiving leftovers or starting from scratch, these recipes put turkey dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less.

Romaine and Turkey Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

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Romaine and Turkey Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Roast turkey from the deli counter or Thanksgiving leftovers (or meat from a rositterie chicken, for that matter) can go into this simple but unique salad. Avocado is blended into the already creamy dressing, adding heart-healthy unsaturated fats, nice sweet flavor, and luxuriously velvety texture. The easy cheese toasts make a nice crunchy addition, but garlic bread might be a nice change of pace: Just mix a clove or two of chopped garlic with the Parmesan before sprinkling on the bread.

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