Fruit and Turkey Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Fruit and Turkey Salad with Cranberry Dressing—a delightful fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and a tangy homemade dressing! Featuring tender shredded turkey, crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and tart green apple slices, this salad offers a medley of textures and flavors that's both refreshing and satisfying. Toasted pecans, creamy feta cheese, and dried cranberries add nutty richness and subtle sweetness to every bite. The star of the dish is the zesty cranberry dressing, made with whole cranberry sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad is a fantastic option for a healthy lunch, a festive side dish, or a light dinner. Perfect for holiday leftovers or any time you're craving a colorful, nutrient-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 1 Green apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Whole cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, mixed greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, green apple slices, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the cranberry dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance flavors.
Drizzle the cranberry dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad among four plates or bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2328 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.8 g | ||
| Protein | 178.0 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2796 mg | 59% | |
*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.
