Turkey Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Transform your leftover turkey into a show-stopping meal with this vibrant Turkey Salad with Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette! Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe combines tender, shredded turkey with crisp mixed greens, sweet dried cranberries, toasted pecans, tangy crumbled feta, and zesty red onion slices. The salad is elevated by a homemade cranberry balsamic vinaigrette, blending cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard for a sweet-tart finish that’s as bold as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect as a light lunch, elegant side dish, or festive entrée for holiday leftovers. A healthy and flavorful way to savor the season’s bounty!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked turkey, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, and sliced red onion. Gently toss to combine.
Step 3
To prepare the cranberry balsamic vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and emulsified.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or salt for depth if needed.
Step 5
Drizzle the cranberry balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a main course or side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (958.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2201.9 |
| Total Fat 126.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 442.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2071.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 73.0g | |
| Protein 159.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 468.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2239.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories