Curried Turkey Salad with Cashews

Elevate your lunch or light dinner game with this Curried Turkey Salad with Cashews, a vibrant and flavorful twist on classic turkey salad. Tender, cooked turkey is paired with crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and buttery cashews, creating the perfect balance of textures. A creamy dressing made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, and fragrant curry powder ties everything together, offering a delightful mix of savory, tangy, and subtly spiced flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled on its own, over crisp mixed greens, or tucked into wraps or sandwiches for an effortless meal. Whether you're using up leftover turkey or craving something fresh and unique, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Keywords: curried turkey salad, turkey salad with cashews, leftover turkey recipes, easy lunch ideas, healthy salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey breast (shredded or diced)
• 0.75 cups Unsalted cashews
• 0.5 cups Celery (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cups Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 0.75 cups Red seedless grapes (halved)
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cups Mixed greens or lettuce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, cashews, celery, green onions, and red grapes. Toss until evenly mixed.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.

Step 3

Pour the curry dressing over the turkey mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 4

For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Serve chilled on its own, over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1284.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2297.0

Total Fat 107.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 654.4mg	0%
Sodium 2584.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 47.3g
Protein 247.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 388.0mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 3471.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 15.5%