Best Colorful Turkey Salad Recipes

COLORFUL TURKEY SALAD CUPS

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Here's a recipe that's perfect for any season, not just for a post-holiday meal. It uses cooked turkey and cranberry sauce in a light and interesting way. Guests love putting their own salad together and always give this recipe two thumbs up! -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
12 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, marmalade, hoisin sauce and pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until blended, stirring occasionally. Cool. , In a large bowl, combine the turkey, red pepper, onion, cucumber, mango, avocado, pecans, ginger and cranberry mixture. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with herbs. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

COLORFUL TURKEY SALAD

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Cubed turkey combines with carrots and potato sticks in this crunchy, refreshing salad from Blanche Ginther of Fairfield, Montana. "The recipe also tastes wonderful with canned shrimp, cooked salmon or cooked chicken," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped onion
3/4 cup potato sticks

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the turkey, carrots, celery, mayonnaise and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in potato sticks.

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