Piquant Turkey Wild Rice Salad No Mayo

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and healthy Piquant Turkey Wild Rice Salad – a delicious no-mayo option that's perfect for light lunches, meal prep, or elegant gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients like nutty wild rice, tender shredded turkey, crisp red bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, and a pop of sweetness from dried cranberries, this dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus cooking time for the rice), this salad is a colorful blend of textures and tastes that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Ideal for those seeking a satisfying, mayo-free alternative, this recipe is a must-try for healthy, flavor-packed dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1.5 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cups cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cups dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups toasted chopped pecans
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled wild rice, shredded turkey, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, dried cranberries, toasted chopped pecans, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1183.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1721.1

Total Fat 69.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 229.2mg	0%
Sodium 1566.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 130.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 173.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2209.3mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 32.7%