TURKEY TOSSED SALAD

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I played around with my best friend's recipe for chicken salad until I had one that was perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers. This salad is light and refreshing...the perfect antidote for heavy holiday eating. Plus, it's easy to prepare. -Kristy Dills, Flintsonte, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
4 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Dash each salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Drain oranges, reserving syrup, and place in bowl., In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and reserved syrup; toss with salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nawaboo Shabeer
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Pak Mobile
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer picnic.


Abena Jailoss
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone kept asking me for the recipe.


Jye Featherstone
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of protein.


Fire Fire
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries and almonds add a nice touch.


Isabella Sanchez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've even made it for my picky kids and they loved it!


Fainess Chisale
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for a little extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Albert Navarro
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt in the dressing instead. It was still delicious!


Ahmed Amoura
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


C McC
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I love the addition of turkey to this salad. It gives it a nice protein boost and makes it a more satisfying meal.


Joel Blessing
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This is one of my go-to salads. It's so versatile and I can always find ingredients for it in my fridge.


Collins Nnaemeka
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


noor paracha
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Amazing Dj Gabson
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.