Tropical Turkey Salad
Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise with this vibrant and refreshing Tropical Turkey Salad. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like tender shredded turkey breast, juicy mango and pineapple, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. A zesty lime-honey dressing ties the flavors together, while toasted coconut flakes and optional almonds or cashews add a delightful crunch. Served over a bed of crisp mixed greens or baby spinach, this no-cook, 20-minute recipe is ideal for a light lunch, a healthy dinner, or a stunning addition to your summer gatherings. Whether you're seeking a creative way to use leftover turkey or just craving a tropical-inspired meal, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: tropical turkey salad, easy summer salad, healthy turkey recipes, mango pineapple salad, lime honey dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium Fresh mango (diced)
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1 large Avocado (cubed)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups Mixed greens or baby spinach
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large Lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Sliced almonds or cashews (toasted)
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens or baby spinach, shredded turkey, diced mango, diced pineapple, cubed avocado, diced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add the chopped cilantro to the salad and gently toss to mix all ingredients evenly.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, then gently toss again to ensure the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Top the salad with toasted coconut flakes for a tropical flair. If desired, garnish with toasted sliced almonds or cashews for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tropical Turkey Salad as a main dish or a refreshing side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 981 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 160.8 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3941 mg | 84% | |
*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.
