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Thanksgiving Turkey Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad combining tender turkey, cranberries, apples, and walnuts with a tangy maple dressing—perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you crave something light and festive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 2 cups cooked turkey breast sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens like arugula or spinach
  • 1 medium green apple diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Maple Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup pure
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients by slicing the turkey, dicing the apple, and toasting the walnuts lightly in a skillet for about 3 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, turkey slices, cranberries, apples, walnuts, and feta cheese.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  • Pour the maple dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  • Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead by keeping the dressing separate until serving time. Add pomegranate seeds or roasted sweet potatoes for extra color and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.7mg
Keyword Cranberry Salad, Thanksgiving, Turkey
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