Description
A fresh and satisfying turkey salad loaded with crisp vegetables and tossed in a creamy Dijon dressing. Perfect for lunch, light dinners, or using up leftover turkey.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, sliced or diced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
For the Creamy Dijon Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, turkey, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and carrots for a balanced and colorful base.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Dress the salad. Drizzle the creamy Dijon dressing evenly over the salad ingredients to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Toss and serve. Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients with dressing, then serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Add avocado or toasted nuts for extra texture and richness.
- Rotisserie turkey or leftover holiday turkey works well in this salad for convenience and flavor.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep the salad crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
