Tropical Turkey Spinach Salad Recipes

TURKEY SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This recipe I created reminds us of those lovely days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Turkey Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing image

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
2/3 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced

SPINACH AND TURKEY SALAD

Turkey or chicken transforms this classic spinach salad (minus the bacon) into a light main dish, welcome after Thanksgiving and before the rest of the holiday season feasting begins.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

Spinach and Turkey Salad image

Steps:

Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil and yogurt. Toss with the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 384, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) shredded cooked turkey, chicken breast or chicken breast tenders
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
6 white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 to 2 hard boiled eggs (to taste), finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon or marjoram
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, tarragon vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small garlic clove, pureed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

STRAWBERRY-TURKEY SPINACH SALAD

This light, refreshing salad is a true showstopper, visually and nutritionally, with fresh strawberries and yellow pepper strips tossed with fresh baby spinach. Serve with warm whole wheat rolls or flax or bran muffins. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Strawberry-Turkey Spinach Salad image

Steps:

Place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
2 cups julienned cooked turkey breast
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
4 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper