Turkey Waldorf Salad

Elevate your salad game with this delightful Turkey Waldorf Salad, a modern twist on the classic! Perfect for using up leftover turkey or as a light, refreshing meal, this vibrant dish combines tender shredded turkey breast with crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy red grapes, and crunchy celery for a symphony of textures and flavors. Toasted walnuts add a toasty nuttiness, while a creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Serve it over baby spinach or lettuce leaves for a nutritious, satisfying meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Whether for lunch, brunch, or a casual dinner, this healthy and flavorful salad will impress with its balance of sweetness, crunch, and wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked turkey breast
• 1 medium (diced) Honeycrisp apple (or other firm apple)
• 1 cup (halved) Red seedless grapes
• 2 stalks (sliced thin) Celery stalks
• 1 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Walnuts
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Baby spinach or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, diced apple, halved grapes, and sliced celery.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold the toasted walnuts into the salad, reserving a few for garnish if desired.

Step 6

Serve the Turkey Waldorf Salad immediately over baby spinach or lettuce leaves, or chill it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 7

Garnish with the reserved walnuts for an extra touch and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1843.4 grams (1843.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2157

Total Fat 118.40g	152%
Saturated Fat 14.80g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.60g
Cholesterol 368mg	123%
Sodium 2047mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 118.50g	43%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 76.30g
Protein 174.90g	350%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 683mg	53%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 4834mg	103%

*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: 47.6%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 21.2%