Turkey and Apple Salad Over Watercress
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Turkey and Apple Salad Over Watercress! Perfectly balanced with savory shredded turkey, crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Sweet dried cranberries add a pop of color and a hint of tartness, while the creamy Greek yogurt dressing, elevated with Dijon mustard, honey, and a dash of lemon juice, ties everything together harmoniously. Served atop a peppery bed of fresh watercress, this quick, no-cook salad is as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for a light lunch or a show-stopping appetizer. Healthy, easy, and bursting with taste – this protein-packed recipe is everything you’ve been craving!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 large Apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 4 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed
- 2 stalks Celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed cooked turkey, thinly sliced apple, celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the watercress as the base for the salad.
Step 5
Spoon the turkey and apple mixture over the watercress bed, spreading evenly.
Step 6
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if preferred cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1375.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1958.6 |
| Total Fat 91.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 309.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2065.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 78.5g | |
| Protein 177.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 663.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3397.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories