GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Thanksgiving favorites usually include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. And southerners often pile on a few more calories by serving macaroni and cheese and rolls.

In the middle of plate overload, a salad can offer your guests and you a colorful and healthy break from the carbohydrate chaos.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups baby spinach

3 cups arugula

1 (11-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup toasted walnuts

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Pinch of flaky sea salt

Dressing:

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. orange juice

1 Tbsp. honey

2 tsp. poppy seeds

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together spinach, arugula, mandarins, walnuts, and cranberries

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