Description
A quick and easy Thanksgiving-themed salad perfect for busy weeknights, designed for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked turkey breast, shredded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide the salad into meal prep containers for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the turkey with roasted chickpeas or cubed firm tofu.
- Add your favorite seasonal vegetables like roasted sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts.
- The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving salad, weeknight meal, meal prep, turkey salad, quinoa salad, healthy salad