Turkey Salad with Cranberry Feta Dressing
Transform your leftovers into a show-stopping meal with this vibrant Turkey Salad with Cranberry Feta Dressing. Perfect for post-holiday lunches or light dinners, this colorful salad combines tender shredded turkey breast, crisp mixed greens, and a medley of sweet dried cranberries, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pecans for irresistible crunch. What truly steals the spotlight is the homemade cranberry dressing, a luscious blend of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and whole cranberry sauce that ties every bite together with its sweet-savory balance. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with texture, flavor, and nutrition, this salad is a delicious way to revive leftover turkey. Serve it as a main course or a crowd-pleasing side, and don’t forget the optional garnish for an Instagram-worthy touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or chopped
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded turkey, dried cranberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, prepare the cranberry feta dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, whole cranberry sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad onto individual plates or serving it family-style straight from the bowl.
Optional: Garnish with additional feta, cranberries, or pecans for extra flair if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.0 g | ||
| Protein | 160.3 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
