FRUIT & TURKEY SALAD-

FRUIT & TURKEY SALAD 

Fresh, colorful, and full of contrast, Fruit & Turkey Salad Recipes are perfect for turning leftover turkey into light, vibrant meals. Sweet fruit, savory turkey, crisp greens, and bold dressings come together in salads that feel fresh—not leftover.

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Why Fruit & Turkey Salads Work

• Balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy

• Ideal for leftover roast or grilled turkey

• Great for meal prep & healthy eating

• Strong appeal for lunch, brunch, and light dinners

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1. Turkey Apple Walnut Salad

Flavor Profile: Crisp, nutty, lightly sweet
Best Greens: Mixed greens or romaine

Key Ingredients

• Sliced turkey, apples, walnuts, celery, dried cranberries

Dressing

• Apple cider vinaigrette or honey mustard

Tip: Toss apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.

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2. Turkey & Grape Salad

Flavor Profile: Classic, creamy, refreshing
Best Greens: Bibb lettuce or spinach

Key Ingredients

• Turkey, red grapes, celery, toasted pecans

Dressing

• Greek yogurt or light mayo with lemon

Tip: Chill before serving for best flavor.

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3. Turkey Mango Avocado Salad

Flavor Profile: Tropical, creamy, bright
Best Greens: Arugula or baby spinach

Key Ingredients

• Turkey, ripe mango, avocado, red onion

Dressing

• Lime vinaigrette with olive oil and honey

Tip: Add chili flakes for a sweet-heat contrast.

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4. Turkey Berry Spinach Salad

Flavor Profile: Sweet-tart and fresh
Best Greens: Baby spinach

Key Ingredients

• Turkey, strawberries or blueberries, goat cheese, almonds

Dressing

• Balsamic vinaigrette

Tip: Warm turkey slightly for contrast with cold greens.

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5. Turkey Citrus Fennel Salad

Flavor Profile: Bright, clean, Mediterranean
Best Greens: Arugula or shaved romaine

Key Ingredients

• Turkey, orange segments, grapefruit, fennel

Dressing

• Orange vinaigrette with Dijon

Tip: Use supremed citrus for elegance.

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6. Turkey Pineapple Salad

Flavor Profile: Sweet-savory island-style
Best Greens: Iceberg or butter lettuce

Key Ingredients

• Turkey, pineapple chunks, cucumber, cilantro

Dressing

• Light sesame or ginger dressing

Tip: Grilled pineapple adds depth.

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Easy Fruit & Turkey Salad Formula

Create endless variations with this ratio:

• Protein: 2 cups cooked turkey

• Fruit: 1–1½ cups fresh or dried fruit

• Greens: 4–6 cups leafy greens

• Crunch: nuts, seeds, or celery

• Dressing: light vinaigrette or creamy yogurt base

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Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

• Store components separately for best texture

• Dress just before serving

• Keeps refrigerated up to 2 days

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Fruit & Turkey Salad Recipes are light, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable—perfect for readers looking for healthy, delicious ways to use leftover turkey.

OTHER RECIPES

When it comes to organizing a holiday feast, our family often has larger appetites than our stomachs can accommodate. How about you? I am unsure how we manage this each year, but between my parents and myself, we prepare twice the amount of food that is necessary!

The advantage of over-preparing, of course, is that we enjoy several days of minimal cooking responsibilities due to the abundance of leftovers.

Here is a simple and quick method to utilize some of those turkey leftovers—a Turkey Waldorf Salad. This version includes apples and celery, similar to the traditional Waldorf, but substitutes toasted pecans for walnuts and dried sweetened cranberries in place of grapes.

The salad is assembled swiftly with a sweet and tangy honey mayo sour cream dressing.

TURKEY LEFTOVER RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated orange rind
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned lettuce leaves
• 1 cup fresh strawberries halved
• 1 small banana, sliced

TURKEY LEFTOVER RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS 

 Combine turkey and celery; set aside. 

Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients; pour over turkey mixture, and toss gently. 

 Cover and chill. Arrange orange sections on individual lettuce lined plates. 

 Just before serving, add strawberries and banana to turkey mixture; toss gently and spoon onto plates. Cool. Enjoy the FRUIT & TURKEY SALAD-!!!

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