Walnut-Cranberry Turkey Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Walnut-Cranberry Turkey Salad
20 min.
20
118kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Walnut-Cranberry Turkey Salad! This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also serves up to 20 people, making it ideal for gatherings, picnics, or family dinners.

Imagine a vibrant mix of fresh greens, including baby kale and arugula, tossed with the delightful crunch of toasted walnuts and the sweet-tart burst of dried cranberries. The addition of tender diced roast turkey makes this salad a satisfying option that can be enjoyed as a side dish, starter, or even a light snack. With a creamy dressing made from low-fat Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, seasoned with fresh herbs like chives and tarragon, every bite is a flavor explosion.

Not only is this salad a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply want to treat yourself to a nutritious meal, this Walnut-Cranberry Turkey Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a dish that’s as delightful to eat as it is to share!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chives snipped
  • 0.8 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise low-fat
  • cups greens mixed such as baby kale, baby arugula and chopped radicchio packed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 20 servings pepper freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup greek yogurt plain low-fat
  • cups roast turkey diced
  • 20 servings salt 
  • tablespoon tarragon chopped
  • ounces walnuts 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 35
  2. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 10 minutes, until golden and fragrant.
  3. Let cool, then coarsely chop the nuts.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the mayonnaise, parsley, chives and tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the turkey, cranberries and walnuts.
  5. In another bowl, toss the mixed greens with the oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Mound the salad on a platter and top with the turkey salad.
  6. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Calories118kcal
Protein29.38%
Fat45.24%
Carbs25.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.55
Glycemic Load
0.26
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.2973912436029%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
1.62mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
2.85mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.31kcal
5.92%
Fat:6.22g
9.57%
Saturated Fat:0.76g
4.77%
Carbohydrates:7.85g
2.62%
Net Carbohydrates:7.01g
2.55%
Sugar:4.8g
5.33%
Cholesterol:15.96mg
5.32%
Sodium:786.88mg
34.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.09g
18.18%
Vitamin K:25.09µg
23.9%
Phosphorus:146.58mg
14.66%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.82%
Copper:0.23mg
11.25%
Magnesium:28.58mg
7.14%
Vitamin A:293.47IU
5.87%
Iron:1.02mg
5.67%
Potassium:183.56mg
5.24%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.62%
Folate:16.74µg
4.19%
Calcium:38.57mg
3.86%
Vitamin C:3.04mg
3.68%
Fiber:0.84g
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.67%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.59%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.83%
Selenium:1.17µg
1.67%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes