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Turkey Salad

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Turkey Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that transforms leftover turkey into a light, refreshing meal. Combining tender turkey with crisp vegetables, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a perfect way to repurpose your holiday leftovers or enjoy a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
  2. 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
  3. 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  4. 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  5. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  6. 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  7. 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped (optional)
  8. 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  9. For the dressing:
  10. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  11. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  12. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  13. 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  14. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the turkey: If you haven’t already, shred or chop the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces.

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, turkey, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, dried cranberries (if using), and nuts (if using).
  4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Add cheese (optional): If you like, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad for a creamy touch.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

  1. For a more filling meal, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
  2. For a creamy dressing, use ranch or blue cheese dressing, or mix Greek yogurt with the dressing ingredients.
  3. For added texture and flavor, top with sliced avocado or roasted sweet potatoes.
  4. This salad is naturally gluten-free, but be sure to check that any store-bought dressing or other ingredients are gluten-free.

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