Turkey Waldorf Salad
Elevate your salad game with this delightful Turkey Waldorf Salad, a modern twist on the classic! Perfect for using up leftover turkey or as a light, refreshing meal, this vibrant dish combines tender shredded turkey breast with crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy red grapes, and crunchy celery for a symphony of textures and flavors. Toasted walnuts add a toasty nuttiness, while a creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Serve it over baby spinach or lettuce leaves for a nutritious, satisfying meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Whether for lunch, brunch, or a casual dinner, this healthy and flavorful salad will impress with its balance of sweetness, crunch, and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked turkey breast
- 1 medium (diced) Honeycrisp apple (or other firm apple)
- 1 cup (halved) Red seedless grapes
- 2 stalks (sliced thin) Celery stalks
- 1 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Walnuts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Baby spinach or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, diced apple, halved grapes, and sliced celery.
In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Fold the toasted walnuts into the salad, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
Serve the Turkey Waldorf Salad immediately over baby spinach or lettuce leaves, or chill it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Garnish with the reserved walnuts for an extra touch and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 174.9 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4834 mg | 103% | |
*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.
