Description
Turkey and Cranberry Winter Salad is a refreshing and hearty salad featuring tender slices of cooked turkey, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and crisp mixed greens, all brought together with a light, tangy vinaigrette. Ideal for using up leftover turkey, this salad delivers a satisfying and nutritious winter meal that’s quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked turkey, sliced or shredded
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: In a large bowl, place the mixed salad greens as the base for the salad.
- Add toppings: Top the greens with the sliced or shredded cooked turkey, dried cranberries, nuts (almonds or pecans), and crumbled feta cheese if using.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to distribute the dressing and ingredients evenly, then serve immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- This salad works wonderfully with leftover roasted turkey or rotisserie chicken, making it a perfect meal for post-holiday leftovers.
- You can substitute nuts based on preference or availability, such as walnuts or cashews.
- Feta cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the dressing according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
