Duke City Turkey Salad

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this Duke City Turkey Salad, a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with tender shredded turkey breast, smoky roasted green chile, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad is a nutritious blend of protein and crunch. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime dressing, spiced with cumin and chili powder, bring an irresistible brightness to every bite. Served over a bed of mixed greens and adorned with creamy avocado slices, this salad combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Southwestern flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with flavor, this easy-to-make recipe is a healthy, gluten-free crowd-pleaser you’ll return to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey breast (shredded or diced)
• 1 large green chile (roasted, peeled, and diced)
• 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 0.5 large red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large avocado (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey breast, diced green chile, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt as desired.

Step 5

To serve, arrange the mixed salad greens on individual plates or a large serving platter.

Step 6

Spoon the turkey mixture on top of the greens, dividing it evenly among the servings.

Step 7

Garnish each salad with slices of fresh avocado.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Southwest-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1662.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1905.3

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 388.9mg	0%
Sodium 2074.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 175.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.2mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 4771.2mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 24.4%