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Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing! A Gluten Free Stuffing recipe with a healthy twist! This easy Holiday side dish combines the comfort food of traditional stuffing with a healthy winter salad! All tossed together in no time and served with a warm sweet onion dressing. This deconstructed stuffing recipe that is light and flavorful, but still a way to enjoy a classic Thanksgiving side dish!

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Warm Onion Dressing! A lightened up Thanksgiving side dish that quick to make and flavorful. A Dairy free, easy, healthy gluten free stuffing recipe!

 

Just letting you know this Gluten Free Stuffing Salad recipe was originally published in November 2015. I retested, rephotographed, updated content. Now I am republishing it for you today! I hope you enjoy. Thank you for following Cotter Crunch Y’all!.

Hey friends! I’m super excited about this week. Get ready for some more Holiday meals! I’ve got an easy peasy gluten free stuffing recipe that’s perrrrrrrfect for are hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.

But wait, let me back things up a bit before I get into the first recipe.

Speaking of Friendsgiving, I’m hosting a virtual Friendsgiving with Food Faith Fitness today!

I can’t remember exactly when Taylor and I became good blogging friends, but somehow we did. And not a day goes by where we don’t text or interact via social media. She’s been such a blessing to me and I am so THANKFUL to call her a true friend and support.

Which leads me to this holiday recipe swap!. Since we can’t be at each other’s house for thanksgiving, we want to host a virtual Thanksgiving and invite all of you! Are you down for that? Of course you are!

Thanks to Better Body Foods for helping us host and share recipes with healthier ingredients You’ve seen me post about Better Body Foods before, in this epic brownie post,  And I’m super pumped to be able to continue to support their brand and what they are about. . Okay, back on course here. REAL ingredients, REAL food, REAL care about the consumer. So for that, I am thankful. WE are thankful.

Side note: Did you know they are LOCAL for me now? Yes, Salt Lake City area! I thought that was cool.

Okay, enough corny Cotter talk. Let’s get to even more exciting stuff. Ahem… like..

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing. 

This gluten free stuffing salad is more than stuffing. But also more that salad. Ha, does that make sense? I actually took one of my grandma’s old stuffing recipes and deconstructed it. It’s super easy to make but just as flavorful and comforting as true stuffing. The warmed sweet onion dressing being the secret weapon! Aren’t homemade dressings the best?

So, all you need to make this gluten free stuffing salad is gluten free bread, olive oil, herbs, chopped veggies, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, herbs, hard boiled eggs, winter greens, and cabbage.

Toss your bread and chopped veggies in oil over and herbs. Lay in a baking sheet, then pop it in the oven to quickly roast/toast.

Then you add that warm roasted mix to a bowl of salad, cabbage, pumpkin seeds, and dried or fresh cranberries. Top that with sliced egg and you are set!

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Warm Onion Dressing! A lightened up Thanksgiving side dish that quick to make and flavorful. A Dairy free, easy, healthy gluten free stuffing recipe!

Oh but wait, you must not forget the warm sweet onion dressing. It’s also simple and easy to make!

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Warm Onion Dressing! A lightened up Thanksgiving side dish that quick to make and flavorful. A Dairy free, easy, healthy gluten free stuffing recipe!

I used Organic Agave Nectar form Better Body Foods, chopped onion, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, pepper, and just a tiny bit of Chia seeds to make it thicken. Almost like a poppy seed dressing. The Agave Nectar gives it that smooth texture but still light and sweet!

 

better body food organic agave nectar.

Blend it together, warm it up for 20 seconds or so in the microwave or stove top, and then drizzle on top of your gluten free stuffing salad. BAM! You’re done. Think of it as Fall Panzanella meets Stuffing. Ya, that works!

But don’t worry, if you are looking for the real deal, I highly recommend you check out the Gluten Free Palate Gluten Free Stuffing recipe.

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Warm Onion Dressing! A lightened up Thanksgiving side dish that quick to make and flavorful. A Dairy free, easy, healthy gluten free stuffing recipe!

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Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing

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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Warm Onion Dressing is a lightened up Thanksgiving side dish that’s quick to make. Dairy free, gluten free, easy and delicious!

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Ingredients

  • 4 Large pieces of crusty gluten free bread (to be toasted)
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 c olive oil (1 tbsp more if you are using thick bread)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
  • 3 thyme sprigs (extra for garnish)
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 3 cups Winter Greens (shredded or leafy)
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage or radicchio
  • 2–3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced shallot or 1/4 cup sliced red onion.
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries or 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2–3 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)

For the Warm Sweet Onion Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 c minced white onion or shallots
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or Red wine Vinegar
  • 1– 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chia seed (optional). Helps thicken
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon honey mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (feel free to add more once tasted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • if you want it extra creamy add in 1 to 2 tbsp buttermilk or plain yogurt.
  • optional topping – cooked cured bacon (chopped)

Instructions

  1. First make sure your bread and vegetables are all diced up.
  2. preheat oven to 425F
  3. Toss chopped vegetables (celery, onion, carrots) and your bread crumbs in 1/4 cup olive oil and minced garlic.
  4. Spread out that mixture on a baking sheet. Add your thyme sprigs on top with a dash of sea salt.
  5. Bake/roast at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until bread is crispy and veggies are cooked.
  6. Remove from oven and set aside. Remove thyme sprigs. Hopefully the leaves from the sprigs have fallen off now in the mix. Keep the leaves that have fallen off for the stuffing. Disregard the sprig (branch) portion of the thyme.
  7. In another later bowl, toss your greens and cabbage. Place this in a casserole dish or large deep baking dish.
  8. Place your roasted veggies and toasted bread on top of your salad. Toss again.
  9. Place sliced hard boiled eggs and sliced shallot (or red onion) on top of this bread and salad mix.
  10. Add your cranberry and pumpkin seeds scattered on top.
  11. For the dressing, simply blend together all the ingredients listed (olive oil, onion apple cider vinegar, mustard, chia, pepper, agave, etc.) in a food processor or blender. It might take a few minutes of blending to get the onions finely mixed with the oils/herbs. See notes for more dressing options.
  12. Place in a microwave safe glass cup after blended.
  13. Warm for 15-20 seconds and then pour over the gluten free stuffing salad mix before serving.
  14. Top with more sea salt and black pepper if desired.
  15. Optional Crumbled cooked cured bacon to top.

Notes

Add the optional yogurt to thicken the sweet onion dressing or help blender it better together.

Use gluten free bread with thick crust or larger pieces.

Estimated Nutrition per 1 cup, with dressing

  • Category: side dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: holiday sides, gluten free stuffing, gluten free, dairy free, Thanksgiving

SERIOUSLY though, IT IS EPIC! I know, I totally overused that term, but it’s the only thing that comes to mind.

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing! A Gluten Free Stuffing recipe with a healthy twist! This easy Holiday side dish combines the comfort food of traditional stuffing with a healthy winter salad! All tossed together in no time and served with a warm sweet onion dressing.  This deconstructed stuffing recipe that is light and flavorful, but still a  way to enjoy a classic Thanksgiving side dish!

And if that wasn’t epic enough, let me just show you Taylor’s side dish. Because, let’s face it, that girl can COOK! And you’re gonna wanna dive into this roasted acorn squash and quinoa salad with cranberries and orange maple tahini dressing. Haha, say that 10x fast!

And voila! You get two Holiday salad recipes that are EASY to make and delicious. Now that’s something to get excited over, for sure!

Happy countdown to Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving!

Are you hosting this year? Whatcha making?

Lighten up that stuffing! #Glutenfree Stuffing Salad with Warm Sweet Onion Dressing! #thanksgiving

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This post is sponsored by my Better Body Foods Friends! Thankful they supply us with such healthy gluten free and organic products.

Cheers

 

 

Gluten Free Stuffing Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing! A Gluten Free Stuffing recipe with a healthy twist! This easy Holiday side dish combines the comfort food of traditional stuffing with a healthy winter salad. Easy, dairy free, quick! www.cottercrunch.com

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Photo of Lindsay Cotter of Cotter CrunchHi, I’m Lindsay!  Gluten Free Nutrition Specialist, food photographer and author of Nourishing Superfood Bowls, and meal plan guru! I’d love to know you more! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and drop a comment below.

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  3. Liz S. says

    November 16, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I have hosted a Friendsgiving before. While I served the traditional Thanksgiving fare, I also added my speciality Pumpkin-White Chocolate Chip Blondies to the dessert menu.

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  7. Sam@PancakeWarriors says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Holy best looking salad ever! I totally forgot about sweet onion dressing when I stopped eating bottled dressing and I can’t wait to try this. Loving both of these dishes actually. We are still trying to decide on our thanksgiving menu since this is daves first year gluten free. Thanks for always inspiring me to go bold not bland!!

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  9. Julia says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Yes to friendsgiving, yes, yes, yes! Can I crash it? I’ll bring the booze! This stuffing does look epic indeed – I could see myself eating it for all the meals until I done ran out….that shallot dressing? brilliant!

    Reply

  16. Sarah says

    November 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    What time is Thanksgiving dinner? I’ll bring a dessert! 😉
    I’m not a stuffing person but this looks amazing and like one I would definitely try!

    Reply

  18. Blair says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I love how you’ve combined two delicious sides into one healthier option. So clever, and I bet it’s delicious!! Taylor’s recipe looks pretty darn good, too. 🙂

    Reply

  21. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Umm a stuffing SALAD? EPIC for sure! Actually it’s beyond epic! I’m totally smitten with this stuffing meets salad = total awesomeness! LOVE that warm onion dressing too! Pinned! can’t wait to see what you and Tay bring to the friendsgiving table! Cheers!

    Reply

  22. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Taylor is a doll and so are you – no surprise y’all became corny food, faith and fitness cotters or besties 🙂
    BTW – there’s a lot to love about this stuffing salad – those hard boiled eggs and decadent sweet onion dressing being my favs!

    Reply

  25. paige c says

    November 16, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I went to a friends giving last year and had a blast! I made some gluten free brownies, a lemon and parsley quinoa dish and homemade hummus and chopped veggies!

    Reply

  34. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I always make peanut butter cups. It was a super easy recipe that my mom started with me when I was little and I’ve played with them and adjusted to make them fancier year after year and it’s become a staple on any Thanksgiving table I go to!

    Reply

  47. Emily Swanson says

    November 15, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    I think it’s sooo cool that you and Taylor are amazing blogging friends. I love seeing how you both make such beautiful recipes and share such a mutual love for the Lord Jesus Christ! And this dish. Wow there are really no words to describe how yummy it looks and sounds.

    Reply

  48. Elizabeth says

    November 15, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    Hello, Lindsay.

    I read the words Gluten Free and my eyes immediately lit up. I love onions! I used to eat a lot. I am ready to make a big proportion of this recipe so I can reheat it when I need it.

    Reply

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