Turkey Salad with Cranberry Feta Dressing

Transform your leftovers into a show-stopping meal with this vibrant Turkey Salad with Cranberry Feta Dressing. Perfect for post-holiday lunches or light dinners, this colorful salad combines tender shredded turkey breast, crisp mixed greens, and a medley of sweet dried cranberries, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pecans for irresistible crunch. What truly steals the spotlight is the homemade cranberry dressing, a luscious blend of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and whole cranberry sauce that ties every bite together with its sweet-savory balance. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with texture, flavor, and nutrition, this salad is a delicious way to revive leftover turkey. Serve it as a main course or a crowd-pleasing side, and don’t forget the optional garnish for an Instagram-worthy touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked turkey breast, shredded or chopped
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Whole cranberry sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded turkey, dried cranberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, prepare the cranberry feta dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, whole cranberry sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Serve immediately, dividing the salad onto individual plates or serving it family-style straight from the bowl.

Step 5

Optional: Garnish with additional feta, cranberries, or pecans for extra flair if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1929.4

Total Fat 106.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 438.9mg	0%
Sodium 1645.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 64.0g
Protein 160.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 501.6mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2333.5mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 16.9%