Best 6 Creamy Fruited Turkey Salad Recipes

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Creamy fruited turkey salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tangy mayonnaise, sweet fruits, and savory turkey into a refreshing and satisfying meal. This dish is a versatile option for lunches, picnics, and potlucks, and can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic combination of grapes, celery, and walnuts, or a more exotic mix of pineapple, mango, and pecans, there is a creamy fruited turkey salad recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

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FRUITED TURKEY SALAD



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This salad is perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers. But because it comes together so quickly, you'll want to make it more often. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Yoplait® Original fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 lb cooked skinless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 apple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup dried apricots, sliced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, thyme, lemon peel and lemon juice. Add turkey, celery, apple and apricots. Toss gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY SALAD WITH FRUIT



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Delight your guests with a make-ahead turkey salad, an appealingly colorful dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mixed salad greens
10 oz cooked turkey or chicken
2 medium stalks celery
1 medium green onion with top
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts
1 container (6 oz) peach, orange or lemon yogurt (2/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup seedless green grapes

Steps:

  • Wash the salad greens, let drain and refrigerate.
  • Cut the turkey into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Thinly slice the celery to measure 1 cup. Peel and cut the green onion into 1/8-inch slices. Drain the orange segments and water chestnuts in a strainer.
  • In a large bowl, mix the yogurt and ginger. Stir in the turkey, celery, onion, orange segments, water chestnuts and grapes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • On 4 plates, arrange the salad greens. Top greens with turkey salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD I



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This is a sweet, creamy recipe that has been handed down in my family. We always have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Annelle

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
3 large bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
½ pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, bananas and cherries. Reserve 3 slices of banana and 1 cherry for garnish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add sugar and vanilla, and whip to combine.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the fruit. Garnish with a fan of banana slices. Place cherry at the bottom of the banana fan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 12.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

TURKEY FRUIT SALAD



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This salad is a great way to use leftover turkey. The fruit makes it refreshing, and the apples and toasted nuts give it a nice crunch. Just serve it with rolls or breadsticks to make a lovely lunch. -Mary Anne Mayberry, Fairmont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple
1 cup grape halves
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey and ginger. Stir in the turkey, oranges, apple, grapes and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD



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I love to bring this salad to summer get togethers. The pudding makes it creamy and the blend of fruits are a tasty summer blend. You can't go wrong with this recipe! Time to make does not include the 1 hour chill time.

Provided by Carrie in Indiana

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail in light syrup, do not drain (or two 17 oz. cans)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a bowl with lid, add fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges.
  • Slice cherries in half and add to the other fruits.
  • Add package of instant vanilla pudding.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Garnish with Mini Marshmallows.
  • Note: Experiment with your own favorite fruits.
  • I have added blueberries and strawberries from time to time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 181.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 41.1, Protein 0.8

QUICK FRUITED TURKEY SALAD



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During my spare time, I can be found in the kitchen...I love trying new recipes. In this turkey salad, fruit adds a little sweetness while sunflower kernels add special crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, pineapple, grapes and celery. Whisk together oil, orange juice, lemon juice, parsley and seasoning blend in a small bowl. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill for 2 hours. Just before serving, add mayonnaise and sunflower kernels; mix well.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have celery, you can substitute chopped cucumber or bell pepper.

  • To make the salad more flavorful, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

  • For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.

  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach, or use it as a sandwich filling.

Conclusion:

This creamy fruited turkey salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. The salad is packed with flavor from the turkey, fruit, and nuts, and the creamy dressing ties it all together. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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