Curry Turkey Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Curry Turkey Salad
15 min.
2
503kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors, look no further than this Curry Turkey Salad! This gluten-free recipe is a fantastic way to repurpose leftover turkey while packing a punch of exotic spices and vibrant ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a satisfying main dish, or even a zesty side salad for your next gathering.

The combination of tender turkey with the crunch of fresh apple and celery creates a deliciously varied texture that will keep your taste buds engaged. Adding in the sweetness of raisins or dried cranberries enhances the flavor profile, making every bite feel like a mini celebration. And let’s not forget the aromatic blend of curry powder, yogurt, and mayonnaise that ties all these wonderful ingredients together, creating a creamy dressing that's both refreshing and distinctive.

Whether you serve it on a bed of crisp lettuce or layer it in a sandwich, this Curry Turkey Salad not only satisfies hunger but also delivers a deliciously unique experience that guests will rave about. Plus, with healthy elements like fresh herbs and the option to add mango chutney for an extra zing, it’s easy to customize this dish to suit your palate. Dive into this vibrant salad and savor the fusion of flavors that will transport you to a sunny picnic, no matter where you are!

Ingredients

  • cups turkey meat cooked chopped
  •  apples cored peeled chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup raisins and/or cranberries dried
  • tablespoons green onion chopped
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped (can substitute parsley)
  • rib celery chopped
  • 0.5 tablespoon curry powder yellow
  • 0.3 cup yogurt 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the curry powder until fragrant: In a small skillet, heat the curry powder on medium low heat until quite fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat. Do not linger too long over the heat or the curry powder will start to toast.
  3. The point of this step is to heat it enough to release more of its flavor. You can easily skip this step if you are in a hurry.
  4. Make the curry powder mayo mixture: In a large bowl, mix the curry powder, yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and ground ginger.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Fold in the remaining ingredients: Gently fold in the chopped, cooked turkey, apple, raisins/dried cranberries, green onions, cilantro, and celery. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve on a bed of lettuce greens or in a sandwich.
  8. Options: for a little more zing, add a little mango chutney to the dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories503kcal
Protein26.37%
Fat44.29%
Carbs29.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
127.14
Glycemic Load
8.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.906956527544%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.52mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
6.85mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.57mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
5.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.86kcal
25.14%
Fat:25.23g
38.82%
Saturated Fat:4.65g
29.07%
Carbohydrates:37.62g
12.54%
Net Carbohydrates:33.58g
12.21%
Sugar:31.29g
34.77%
Cholesterol:109.54mg
36.51%
Sodium:570.98mg
24.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.8g
67.6%
Vitamin K:69.87µg
66.55%
Vitamin B3:11.72mg
58.6%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.47%
Selenium:33.65µg
48.07%
Phosphorus:325.68mg
32.57%
Vitamin B12:1.88µg
31.38%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.84%
Zinc:3mg
19.98%
Potassium:592.03mg
16.92%
Fiber:4.04g
16.14%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
15.05%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.03%
Magnesium:55.13mg
13.78%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.17%
Iron:2.12mg
11.8%
Copper:0.18mg
9.17%
Vitamin C:7.42mg
8.99%
Calcium:82.46mg
8.25%
Folate:30.41µg
7.6%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.43%
Vitamin A:331.29IU
6.63%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.44%