Harvest Turkey Cranberry and Brown Rice Salad
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this vibrant Harvest Turkey Cranberry and Brown Rice Salad! Packed with tender shredded turkey, nutty brown rice, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and baby spinach, this wholesome dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Toasted pecans and creamy crumbled feta add richness, while a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ideal as a leftover turkey recipe or a hearty make-ahead meal, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it fresh or chilled for a satisfying dish that's perfect for lunches, dinner, or your next holiday gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or diced
- 1.5 cups Brown rice, cooked and cooled
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 cups Baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
- 0.5 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 stalks Green onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool completely.
While the rice cools, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, cooled brown rice, dried cranberries, baby spinach, toasted pecans, green onion, and feta cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 489 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 3008 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.9 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.2 g | ||
| Protein | 179.4 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2713 mg | 58% | |
*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.
