Turkey Cranberry Salad
A vibrant, hearty salad with roasted turkey, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh greens, tossed in a simple lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast
- 6 cups mixed greens
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 medium carrot
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1 lb turkey breast with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the turkey until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine 6 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 medium carrot (peeled into ribbons), and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- 4
Add the sliced turkey to the salad bowl and drizzle with the lemon dressing.
- 5
Toss everything together until well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra walnuts or cranberries if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Large salad bowl
- Small bowl
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Vegetable peeler
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