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.