Mandarin Turkey Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Turkey Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, shredded turkey breast with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds for a deliciously satisfying dish. Drizzled with a zesty homemade sesame-soy dressing, this salad gains even more texture and flavor from optional crispy wonton strips or noodles. Perfect for lunch or as a light dinner, this healthy salad is packed with protein and topped off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal way to repurpose leftover turkey while indulging in a nutritious, Asian-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or cubed
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh segments)
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup wonton strips or crispy noodles (optional)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded or cubed turkey breast, chopped romaine lettuce, mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, and green onions.

Step 3

If desired, add the wonton strips or crispy noodles for extra crunch.

Step 4

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as a garnish, if using.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant Mandarin Turkey Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1440.9 grams (1440.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2520

Total Fat 129.20g	166%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.80g
Cholesterol 306mg	102%
Sodium 3118mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate 166.00g	60%
Dietary Fiber 22.60g	81%
Total Sugars 47.70g
Protein 174.90g	350%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507mg	39%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 3209mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 26.3%