What Did the Pilgrims Really Eat on Thanksgiving?

If you live for Bacos and Craisins as standard salad toppers, you may have been out of luck as the big bowl passed you by at the first Thanksgiving table. More likely toppers? Nuts, including walnuts, acorns, and chestnuts, were both hearty, nutritious, and plentiful. Plus, it's likely there was an axe handle around ready for to take on the cracking.

Recipe:  Butter Lettuce Salad with Walnuts and Grapes