Mandarin Turkey Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Turkey Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, shredded turkey breast with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds for a deliciously satisfying dish. Drizzled with a zesty homemade sesame-soy dressing, this salad gains even more texture and flavor from optional crispy wonton strips or noodles. Perfect for lunch or as a light dinner, this healthy salad is packed with protein and topped off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal way to repurpose leftover turkey while indulging in a nutritious, Asian-inspired meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh segments)
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup wonton strips or crispy noodles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded or cubed turkey breast, chopped romaine lettuce, mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, and green onions.
Step 3
If desired, add the wonton strips or crispy noodles for extra crunch.
Step 4
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 5
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as a garnish, if using.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant Mandarin Turkey Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1440.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2520.3 |
| Total Fat 129.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g | |
| Cholesterol 305.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3117.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.7g | |
| Protein 174.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 506.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3209.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories