Indian Curried Turkey Salad

Transform your leftover turkey into a bold and vibrant dish with this Indian Curried Turkey Salad! Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines tender turkey with a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise base, delicately spiced with curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. A medley of textures comes alive with crisp celery, sweet-tart green apple, and chewy raisins or dried cranberries, while fresh cilantro adds a herbal finish. A hint of honey and lemon juice balances the flavors, creating a truly unforgettable salad. Perfect as a light, refreshing meal served over mixed greens or as a unique sandwich or wrap filling, this 20-minute recipe is an exciting way to infuse your meals with Indian-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium green apple (diced)
• 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed salad greens or whole-grain bread (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add the shredded or diced turkey to the bowl and toss to coat the turkey evenly in the spiced dressing.

Step 3

Fold in the celery, red onion, green apple, raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped cilantro leaves. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a salad over a bed of mixed greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps with whole-grain bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1705.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1613.5

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 426.9mg	0%
Sodium 5170.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 98.6g
Protein 176.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 691.2mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 4384.8mg	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: 22.7%

Protein: 42.0%

Carbs: 35.3%