Turkey and Apple Salad Over Watercress
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Turkey and Apple Salad Over Watercress! Perfectly balanced with savory shredded turkey, crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Sweet dried cranberries add a pop of color and a hint of tartness, while the creamy Greek yogurt dressing, elevated with Dijon mustard, honey, and a dash of lemon juice, ties everything together harmoniously. Served atop a peppery bed of fresh watercress, this quick, no-cook salad is as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for a light lunch or a show-stopping appetizer. Healthy, easy, and bursting with taste – this protein-packed recipe is everything you’ve been craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 large Apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 4 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed
- 2 stalks Celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked turkey, thinly sliced apple, celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the watercress as the base for the salad.
Spoon the turkey and apple mixture over the watercress bed, spreading evenly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if preferred cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.4 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2066 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.5 g | ||
| Protein | 177.4 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 663 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3398 mg | 72% | |
*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.
