Description
Turkey and Cranberry Winter Salad is a refreshing and hearty salad combining tender cooked turkey, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, crisp mixed greens, and optional feta cheese, all tossed in a light apple cider vinaigrette. This no-cook, quick salad is perfect for utilizing leftover turkey and makes a nutritious and satisfying winter meal.
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 base: In a large bowl, place the mixed salad greens as the foundation for your salad.
- Add toppings: Layer the prepared turkey, dried cranberries, nuts, and the optional crumbled feta cheese evenly over the greens.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all ingredients together to coat them in the dressing, then serve immediately to enjoy fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- This salad is ideal for using leftover roasted turkey or rotisserie chicken.
- You can substitute nuts with your preferred variety or omit for nut-free diets.
- Feta cheese is optional but adds a nice tangy flavor.
- For a vegan variation, replace turkey with chickpeas and omit feta cheese.
- Adjust honey amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
