Simple Halloween Salad with Mixed Greens
Introduction
If you’re looking to bring a touch of spooky fun and freshness to your Halloween spread, this Simple Halloween Salad with Mixed Greens is a must-make. With vibrant colors, playful Halloween-themed ingredients, and a balance of flavors and textures, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in minutes—perfect for busy hosts or a quick healthy meal before trick-or-treating.
Why This Halloween Salad Is a Festive Favorite
This salad stands out for its visually striking blend of dark leafy greens, orange and purple accents, and festive mix-ins like sliced black olives (“spider eyes”) and roasted pumpkin seeds (“crunchy bones”). It’s incredibly versatile—switch up the toppings to suit your taste—and light enough to complement heavier Halloween party dishes.
Ingredients that Make This Salad Spooktacular
The beauty of this salad is in its simplicity and flexibility. The base of fresh mixed greens is dressed up with crunchy, creamy, and sweet toppings for a flavor-packed bowl everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded purple cabbage, and shredded carrots.
- Add the sliced black olives, roasted pumpkin seeds, and mandarin orange segments or roasted squash. Toss to distribute the colorful accents evenly.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onion and cheese crumbles (if using) over the top for extra flavor and color contrast.
- Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette or balsamic dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, or prep ahead by storing ingredients (except dressing) separately in the fridge.
Halloween Salad Serving Suggestions
For added festive flair, use mini Halloween cookie cutters to shape slices of cheese or roasted squash into bats, pumpkins, or ghosts. Serve alongside spooky-themed mains, or pair with grilled chicken or baked tofu for a balanced meal.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields 4 main-dish servings or 6 side salads. Each serving (without cheese or heavy dressing) contains approximately 150 calories and packs plenty of fiber, vitamins, and festive fun.
Simple Halloween Salad with Mixed Greens (Recap)
Colorful, fresh, and fun, this Halloween salad brings a festive and healthy touch to your holiday table. It’s easy to scale up or customize, making it a reliable favorite for both kids and adults at any Halloween gathering.
Weekly Meal Planning
This salad is perfect for weekly meal planning—it keeps well and pairs with a variety of meals. Add this recipe to your weekly planner and CookifyAI will help you:
- Combine ingredients from all your recipes for the week, automatically calculating total quantities
- Sort ingredients by grocery section, saving you time in the store
- Ensure you don’t miss an ingredient or accidentally buy too much
- Reduce food waste and streamline your meal prep
Pro tip: Schedule your Halloween menu in CookifyAI to see where ingredients can be reused (for example, use leftover carrots from this salad in your next soup or stir fry). Saving you time, money, and effort all week long!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (unless roasting squash)
Total Time: 15–25 minutes
Enjoy a festive and healthy Halloween meal with this simple salad your taste buds and guests will thank you!
