Crunchy Turkey Salad on Greens Crunchy Turkey Salad on Greens
Enjoy this tasty and crunchy turkey salad that is low in fat and calories. Plus it's a great way to use up that leftover turkey meat.
Preparation facts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups turkey meat, cubed
salt to taste
1/4- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, or substitute
2 Tbs capers, chopped with some juice
1/3 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup red onion, diced
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 small gala apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted, or substitute
1 6 oz cup Stonyfield Farm organic lowfat plain yogurt
1 package mixed field greens
parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl except the yogurt. Start mixing the yogurt to the turkey mixture one tablespoon at a time and mixing at each addition until desired quantity. To give a French taste to the salad, add 1 teaspoon Djion Mustard to the yogurt before adding to the turkey mixture.
Serve on a bed of mixed field greens and enjoy.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 418
Calories from Fat 162 (39%)
% Daily Value*
29%Total Fat 19g
12%Saturated Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g
34%Cholesterol 101mg
10%Sodium 233mg
18%Potassium 644mg
8%Total Carbohydrate 23g
11%Dietary Fiber 2.7g
Sugars 16g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
81%Protein 41g
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