Kansas City Smoked Turkey Salad
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of the Kansas City Smoked Turkey Salad—a deliciously hearty meal that brings barbecue-inspired flair to your table. Packed with tender smoked turkey breast, crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant red cabbage, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this salad is as colorful as it is satisfying. Enhanced with shredded carrots, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, every bite bursts with texture and flavor. The pièce de résistance? A creamy barbecue ranch dressing infused with smoky paprika for that signature Kansas City twist. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner, this crowd-pleasing salad is the ultimate combination of smoky, tangy, and fresh.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups smoked turkey breast
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 0.5 cup barbecue ranch dressing
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and place them on your workstation.
Chop the smoked turkey breast into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and peel the carrot. Grate the carrot using a box grater. Add both to the bowl with the lettuce.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the mixing bowl.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and croutons over the salad base.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the barbecue ranch dressing, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well incorporated.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad into four servings and plate them individually, or serve it family-style in the large bowl.
Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky, tangy flavors of this Kansas City Smoked Turkey Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.0 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 4580 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 88.3 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1060 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2475 mg | 53% | |
*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.
