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pecan turkey cranberry salad

Have you ever wondered what to do with the leftover turkey from your holiday meal? Now you can put it to use in this delicious and nutritious seasonal salad. Tossed with fresh greens and fruit, this recipe brings together sweet and savory holiday flavors with the added benefit of fiber, vitamins, and minerals!

Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Ingredients
3 head romaine lettuce (hearts)
1 apple (large, diced)
1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
1/3 C dried cranberries
1/3 C walnuts or pecans
2 Tbsp olive oil (For the vinagrette dressing)
2 Tbsp apple cidar vinegar (lemon juice substitute)
salt and pepper to taste
1 C roasted turkey (leftover, diced)
Instructions

1. In a small bowl add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk or stir to combine ingredients and set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine lettuce, apple, and dried cranberries and toss thoroughly.

3. Add turkey, cheese, and walnuts to the tossed salad; pour vinaigrette dressing on top. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Per Serving: Calories 221, Carbohydrates 21 g, Protein 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 16 g