Indian Curried Turkey Salad
Transform your leftover turkey into a bold and vibrant dish with this Indian Curried Turkey Salad! Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines tender turkey with a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise base, delicately spiced with curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. A medley of textures comes alive with crisp celery, sweet-tart green apple, and chewy raisins or dried cranberries, while fresh cilantro adds a herbal finish. A hint of honey and lemon juice balances the flavors, creating a truly unforgettable salad. Perfect as a light, refreshing meal served over mixed greens or as a unique sandwich or wrap filling, this 20-minute recipe is an exciting way to infuse your meals with Indian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium green apple (diced)
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed salad greens or whole-grain bread (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded or diced turkey to the bowl and toss to coat the turkey evenly in the spiced dressing.
Fold in the celery, red onion, green apple, raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped cilantro leaves. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a salad over a bed of mixed greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps with whole-grain bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 427 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 5170 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.6 g | ||
| Protein | 176.7 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 4385 mg | 93% | |
*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.
