Best 9 Salad Dressing For Turkey Recipes

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Salad dressings can make or break a salad. With so many different recipes available, it can be hard to choose the perfect one for your turkey salad. Some dressings are light and refreshing, while others are rich and creamy, and what you choose will depend on your personal preference and the other ingredients in your salad. In this article, we'll explore some of the best salad dressings for turkey and provide you with some tips on how to choose the right one for your next meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SALAD RECIPE



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Trust us, you'll have this new recipe memorized in no time.

Provided by Ivy Odom

Time 10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup finely chopped celery (¼-inch cubes) (about 2 medium stalks)
¼ cup finely chopped shallot (from 1 shallot)
4 cups shredded (2-inch pieces) cooked turkey breast (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.
  • Fold together turkey and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

TURKEY SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



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"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This recipe I created reminds us of those lovely days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
2/3 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

THE BEST TURKEY DRESSING (STUFFING)



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This dressing is adapted from "The Silver Palate Cookbook. It's rich and is always a big hit. No other bread is needed on the Thanksgiving table. Cook your turkey about 12-15 minutes per lb. at 325 degrees, basting frequently.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
3 tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 lb pork sausage
3 cups cornbread, coarsely crumbled
3 cups whole wheat bread, coarsely crumbled
3 cups sourdough bread or 3 cups French bread, coarsely crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
chicken stock or turkey broth, to moisten

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan. Add onions. Cook over medium heat until onions are quite soft and tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions and butter to a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Melt another 6 tablespoons butter in the same frying pan. Add apple. Cook over medium heat, until lightly colored but not mushy. Transfer apples and butter to mixing bowl with onions.
  • Crumble sausage into frying pan. Cook over medium heat, until lightly browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to mixing bowl. Reserve fat. Add remaining ingredients, except eggs and stock, to mixing bowl. Mix well. Add eggs. Mix. Add enough stock to bowl to make a moist, but not runny, mixture. Add fat to stuffing if desired. Stuff a 20-lb. turkey. If cooking dressing separately from turkey, pour fat over dressing in casserole. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 336.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 8.2

TURKEY SALAD WITH ORANGE PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10.25 oz.) jar Smucker's® Sweet Orange Low Sugar Marmalade, (1 cup)
1/3 cup Smucker's Chunky Natural Peanut Butter, stirred
1/4 cup light salad dressing
1/4 cup lowfat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup prepared julienne-cut carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 pound fully cooked smoked turkey from deli, sliced 1/2-inch thick, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce, with leaves separated

Steps:

  • For Orange Peanut Dressing: COMBINE marmalade, peanut butter, salad dressing, sour cream and curry powder in a mixing bowl until well blended.
  • For Turkey Salad: ADD carrots, cranberries, turkey and apples to Orange Peanut Dressing in mixing bowl; stir well to combine. At this point salad can be made ahead and held overnight in the refrigerator.
  • To serve: FORM a lettuce cup using one or two lettuce leaves; place on salad plate. Fill with 1/2 cup turkey salad. Repeat to make 5 servings.

SALAD DRESSING FOR TURKEY



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     condiments, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons milk in a small heavy-bottom saucepan. Whisk in flour, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Gently whisk the remaining milk into this paste. In a separate bowl, beat egg, and then add vinegar. Pour into saucepan.
  • Place saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until mixture is thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 1 to 2 minutes. (Do not allow mixture to boil, or it may separate.) Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil and sugar. Pour dressing into a bowl, and allow to cool, whisking occasionally. While mixture is still warm, stir in fresh tarragon.
  • Cool dressing to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 311 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURKEY SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING



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This salad is perfect for using up leftover turkey, chicken or deli meat. Anjou pears are such a great winter fruit. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium ripe pears, divided
SALAD:
8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • For dressing, place the first five ingredients in a blender. Peel, halve and core one pear; add to blender. Cover and process until smooth., Peel, core and thinly slice remaining pear. Divide arugula among four plates; top with turkey, sliced pear, pomegranate seeds, pecans, cranberries and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges

TURKEY CLUB SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 slices Ready Crisp bacon or other microwave-ready sliced bacon
3 romaine lettuce hearts
2 cups pea shoots, radish spouts, or bean spouts
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds rotisserie turkey breast or thick-sliced deli roast turkey breast
2 ripe Hass avocados
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (eyeball it)

Steps:

  • Crisp the bacon in the microwave according to package directions. Remove it from the microwave and chop it. Of course, any bacon or turkey bacon that you have on hand may be substituted. These prerendered bacon products simply allow you to keep more heat out of the kitchen by giving you the option of a low-maintenance microwave preparation.
  • Chop the romaine lettuce and arrange on a large platter. Arrange a bed of pea shoots or sprouts on top of the lettuce, then arrange the tomatoes and red onion on top of that. Season the salad vegetables with salt and pepper, to your taste. Scatter the chopped bacon onto the salad.
  • Remove the rotisserie turkey from the bone with a sharp carving knife. Slice the rotisserie breast meat on an angle into strips. For thick-cut turkey from the deli, julienne the meat into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange the sliced turkey down the center of the salad platter.
  • Cut all around the ripe avocados down to the pit. Twist and separate the halved fruit. Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh with a spoon into the bowl of a food processor. Add the lemon zest and juice to the food processor. Chop the garlic on a cutting board and mash with 1 teaspoon salt to make a paste. Add the garlic paste to the food processor. Add the red wine vinegar. Place a lid on the food processor and turn it on. While the blade is spinning, stream in EVOO and add hot sauce. Stop the processor, taste the dressing, and adjust the seasonings. Pour the dressing back and forth over the platter evenly when you are ready to serve this simple and so-cool salad meal.

TURKEY RANCH SALAD



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When my husband brought home a lunch guest unexpectedly one day, I created this salad on the spot using leftover holiday turkey. It's such a family favorite I make it year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
7 cups torn mixed greens, divided
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, turkey, water chestnuts, mushrooms, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine reserved juice, dressing, garlic powder and onion powder. Add to turkey mixture; toss to coat. Divide greens among nine plates; top each with 1 cup turkey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREAD DRESSING FOR TURKEY



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Make and share this Bread Dressing for Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tunasushi

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup butter
4 cups bread cubes
1 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
chicken broth

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and celery in the butter until tender.
  • Combine onion mixture with bread, pepper, eggs, salt, sage and poultry seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in broth until well moistened.
  • Bake in a greased foil-covered shallow baking dish at 325° for about 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Take the cover off the last 5 minutes to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.1, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 260.3, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful dressing. Some popular choices include thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic, and onion.
  • Experiment with different types of vinegar and oil to find a combination that you like. Some popular choices include red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and avocado oil.
  • Add a little sweetness to your dressing with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
  • If you want a creamy dressing, add some yogurt, mayonnaise, or sour cream.
  • Taste your dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect dressing to complement your turkey. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a dressing that you and your family will love. Salad dressing is a great way to add flavor and moisture to your turkey. It can also help to tenderize the meat and make it more flavorful. There are many different types of salad dressing that you can use on turkey, so you can find one that suits your taste.

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