FRUIT & TURKEY SALAD

FRUIT & TURKEY SALAD

🥗 Fruit & Turkey Salad

Ingredients

Base

• 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded (roasted or smoked)

• 1 apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala recommended)

• 1 cup grapes, halved (red or green)

• ½ cup pineapple chunks or mandarin oranges (drained if canned)

• ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins

• ¼ cup celery, finely sliced

• ¼ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds (toasted if possible)

Creamy Dressing

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt)

• 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• ½–1 tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust sweetness)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients
   Chop turkey, fruit, celery, and nuts into bite-size pieces.

2. Make the Dressing
   In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine
   In a large bowl, gently toss turkey, fruit, celery, cranberries, and nuts.

4. Mix & Chill
   Add the dressing and toss lightly to coat.
   Chill 15–30 minutes for flavors to blend.

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Serving Options

• On a bed of lettuce or mixed greens

• As a sandwich or wrap

• Stuffed in pita pockets

• As a croissant filling

• On top of crackers

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Add-In Ideas (Choose 1–3)

• Sliced strawberries or blueberries

• Avocado cubes (add before serving)

• Poppy seeds

• Chopped fresh herbs: parsley, basil, chives, or tarragon

• A sprinkle of feta or goat cheese

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Healthy Swap Tips

Ingredient	Swap
Mayo	Greek yogurt, avocado mayo
Nuts	Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Turkey	Rotisserie chicken or tofu cubes
Cranberries	Pomegranate seeds or dried apricots

We make this salad for a refreshing lite lunch.
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

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. The Turkey leftover recipe is ready...nice !
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TEX-MEX TURKEY CHILI

TEX-MEX TURKEY CHILI

⭐ Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 ½ – 2 lbs ground turkey (light or dark meat)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 jalapeños, minced (optional, adjust for heat)

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce

• 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes (fire roasted preferred)

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 can (15 oz) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 cup chicken broth (add more if you prefer thinner chili)

• 1–2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 cup frozen or canned corn (optional)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but adds depth)

Tex-Mex Seasoning

• 2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp ground coriander (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Brown the turkey
   Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot. Add ground turkey and cook until lightly browned, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Sauté the vegetables
   Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Add spices
   Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and coriander. Let spices toast for 30–45 seconds.

4. Add tomatoes, beans & broth
   Mix in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, corn, Worcestershire, and chicken broth. Stir well.

5. Simmer
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and flavorful. Add more broth if needed.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning
   Add more salt, pepper, or heat as desired.

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Serving Suggestions

Top with any combination of:

• Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Sliced avocado

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Crushed tortilla chips

• Pickled jalapeños

Serve with warm cornbread, tortillas, or rice.

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Optional Flavor Enhancements

• Add 1–2 tsp cocoa powder or small square of dark chocolate for smoky richness

• Add chipotle in adobo for spicy smoke

• Add a splash of lime juice before serving

• Use beer instead of broth for deeper flavor

Ever think of making chili with that leftover turkey?? Try this turkey leftover recipe..a nice one !!

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 Tbsp chili powder
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 1 tsp sugar
* 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
* 1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
* 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans drained
* 2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
* 3/4 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine onion, garlic, and oil in a 2 quart glass measure.

Cover and microwave at high 3 minutes or until onion is tender,stirring every minute.Add chili powder and next four ingredients; stirring well.Microwave, uncovered, at high 6 to 9 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring mixture every 3 minutes.Add remaining ingredients; stir well.
Microwave, uncovered, at high 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
The Turkey leftover recipe is ready to serve.. Enjoy it !
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