Duke City Turkey Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this Duke City Turkey Salad, a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with tender shredded turkey breast, smoky roasted green chile, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad is a nutritious blend of protein and crunch. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime dressing, spiced with cumin and chili powder, bring an irresistible brightness to every bite. Served over a bed of mixed greens and adorned with creamy avocado slices, this salad combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Southwestern flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with flavor, this easy-to-make recipe is a healthy, gluten-free crowd-pleaser you’ll return to time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 large green chile (roasted, peeled, and diced)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 0.5 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large avocado (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey breast, diced green chile, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt as desired.
To serve, arrange the mixed salad greens on individual plates or a large serving platter.
Spoon the turkey mixture on top of the greens, dividing it evenly among the servings.
Garnish each salad with slices of fresh avocado.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Southwest-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.0 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4771 mg | 102% | |
*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.
