Description
A quick, healthy, and customizable Turkey Salad combining tender cooked turkey with fresh mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and a light olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect as a nutritious meal for lunch, dinner, or picnic, with flavorful variations to suit any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, cut into chunks
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey and Vegetables: Shred or dice the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and chop your vegetables—slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. This preparation ensures great texture and flavor throughout the salad.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a large salad bowl, toss together the turkey, mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and chunks of creamy avocado, ensuring an even balance of flavors and textures.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. This simple dressing will brighten the salad without overpowering the natural flavors.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest taste or chill briefly if a colder salad is preferred.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid a soggy salad and keep it crisp.
- Lightly toast any nuts before adding to enhance crunch and aroma.
- Adjust acidity and seasoning to taste for a vibrant flavor balance.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg