TURKEY PINTO BEAN SALAD WITH SOUTHERN MOLASSES DRESSING

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This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It's a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Biplob Hosen
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I would recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a light and healthy meal.


Madhab MASSTER
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Rita Paintsil
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices to the dressing.


MD Sohag (বিষাক্ত)
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This salad is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less molasses in the dressing.


Jallinho Osman
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.


sani ahmed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Monjourl
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The molasses dressing is the perfect complement to the turkey and pinto beans.


Yusuf Dimo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Ted Chosen
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices to the dressing.


Mapiwana Shacks
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This salad is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less molasses in the dressing.


Blake Brinkman
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


nadim islam
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very healthy.


Atif Aziz
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I love the addition of the molasses to the dressing. It gives the salad a really nice depth of flavor.


Jarryn Houston
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also very easy to make.


robert angelina
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The molasses dressing is amazing!


Ene Chimereze
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This salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the turkey, pinto beans, and molasses dressing.