Turkey Cranberry Chopped Salad
Turkey Cranberry Chopped Salad is a high protein, quick lunch made with leftover turkey and a creamy cranberry Dijon dressing.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 cups cooked turkey breast chopped
- 1 large apple chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- ¾ cup cucumbers chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Creamy Cranberry Dijon Dressing:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the romaine lettuce, turkey, apple, celery, cucumber, dried cranberries, feta cheese, red onion, pecans, and parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, water, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a wire whisk, mix the dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Notes
Serving Size: 2½ Cups
Tips and Tricks
Chop everything into small pieces - Keeping the ingredients close in size makes the salad easier to scoop and gives each serving a balanced mix. Toast the pecans - Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes adds more crunch and a deeper nutty taste. Let them cool before adding them to the salad. Prevent the apple from browning - If preparing the ingredients ahead, toss the chopped apple with a small amount of lemon juice.Storing
Store the dressing separately - Refrigerate the salad ingredients and dressing in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. Store dressed salad briefly - Once dressed, the romaine will begin to soften. Refrigerate leftovers and use them within 1 day.Nutrition
Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 47gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 886mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 6526IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
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