Turkey Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts
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Turkey Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts
Description
Turkey Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts mixes chopped turkey or chicken with dried cranberries and walnuts for sweetness and crunch. Finely diced celery adds a fresh crisp texture, while chopped parsley lends herbal brightness. Mayonnaise acts as the creamy dressing base, binding ingredients and adding richness. Salt and black pepper are added to taste to balance and enhance the flavors.
The salad’s combination of textures and subtle sweetness from the cranberries contrasts with the savory turkey. It can be served on crackers, as a sandwich filling, or atop salad greens for a quick, adaptable dish. The simplicity allows the flavors of each component to stand out.
Store the turkey salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness. Adjust seasonings before serving as preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 cups turkey meat chopped (chicken can also be used)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or chopped fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 rib celery finely diced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve on crackers, on a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.
Notes
- Store turkey salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- This salad can be served on crackers, sandwiches, or as a topping on salad greens.
- Season to taste before serving, as the salt and pepper can be adjusted as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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