Turkey Salad
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Turkey Salad is a nutritious dish made with lean turkey, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing, providing a protein-rich option. It offers a delightful combination of flavors while contributing to a balanced diet.
This Turkey Salad is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering throughout New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Turkey Salad
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Turkey Salad shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This turkey salad is a refreshing and protein-rich dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner, combining lean turkey with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- •1 lb cooked turkey breast, diced
- •2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1 cup cucumber, diced
- •1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •2 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tsp dijon mustard
- •1 tsp honey
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the turkey, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- 3Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- 4Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for a colder salad.
Chef Tips
- Substitute turkey with grilled chicken for a different flavor.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.