Cran Turkey Salad
Bright, tangy, and delightfully satisfying, Cran Turkey Salad is the perfect way to reinvent leftover turkey into a gourmet meal. This quick, no-cook recipe combines tender turkey breast with the sweetness of dried cranberries, the crunch of celery, green onions, and toasted pecans, all brought together by a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served over crisp mixed greens for a light lunch or transformed into a hearty wrap or sandwich. Bursting with flavor and texture, Cran Turkey Salad is a healthy and delicious choice for those seeking an effortless and elegant dish. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, it’s sure to become your go-to turkey salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 stalks green onion
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
1. Dice the cooked turkey breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Thinly slice the celery stalks and green onions, and roughly chop the toasted pecans.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, dried cranberries, celery, green onions, and pecans.
4. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
7. Serve immediately over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Enjoy your Cran Turkey Salad as a standalone dish or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 662 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
