Turkey Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Transform your leftover turkey into a show-stopping meal with this vibrant Turkey Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette! Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe combines tender, shredded turkey with crisp mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, toasted pecans, tangy crumbled feta, and zesty red onion slices. The salad is elevated by a homemade cranberry balsamic vinaigrette, blending cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard for a sweet-tart finish that’s as bold as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect as a light lunch, elegant side dish, or festive entrée for holiday leftovers. A healthy and flavorful way to savor the season’s bounty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked turkey, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, and sliced red onion. Gently toss to combine.
To prepare the cranberry balsamic vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or salt for depth if needed.
Drizzle the cranberry balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a main course or side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.9 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2072 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 159.3 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2240 mg | 48% | |
*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.
