Harvest Supper Salad with Smoked Turkey and Apples
Celebrate the flavors of autumn with this Harvest Supper Salad with Smoked Turkey and Apples—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for a light dinner or an impressive starter. This hearty salad combines smoky, tender turkey with the crisp sweetness of fresh apple slices and the nutty crunch of toasted pecans. Dried cranberries and creamy goat cheese (optional) add a delightful balance of tangy and rich flavors, while mixed greens provide a fresh, peppery base. Tossed in a luscious maple-Dijon vinaigrette with a hint of apple cider vinegar, this salad is a perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and smoky. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with seasonal ingredients, it's an ideal recipe for showcasing the best of fall's bounty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 2 cups Smoked turkey, diced or shredded
- 1 Crisp apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Toasted pecans
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.333 cup Crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, smoked turkey, apple slices, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese (if using), and red onion.
2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated evenly.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your Harvest Supper Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 757 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
