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

Kingston Bradshaw
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Attiq Shakir
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing and the pears add a nice sweetness.


Aqib Amjad
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Leana Fozeu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Basel A
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Raghib Saeedi
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The pear dressing is what really makes it.


Timothy Cristopher Tourville Junior
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


Frank Okechukwu Edmund
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular.


Fizza Malik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out delicious! The pear dressing was a perfect complement to the turkey and the other ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


Abel Dave
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The dressing was also a bit too sweet for me.


Madison Clewell
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I love this recipe! It's so light and refreshing, and the pear dressing is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Gavin Arnold
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The dressing was delicious and the pears added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Harry Pennington
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I've tried many turkey salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pear dressing is what really makes it special. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the turkey and pears. I highly recommend this recipe!


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This turkey salad with pear dressing was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The turkey was tender and flavorful, the pears added a touch of sweetness and crunch, and the dressing was creamy and tangy. I will d