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Rosemary Turkey Salad

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Submitted by wheets

Rosemary turkey salad with fresh herbs, shredded Granny Smith apple, and light mayo served over alfalfa sprouts and lettuce. A fresh, lighter take on classic turkey salad for two.

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

1 hrs

This turkey salad swaps the usual heavy mayo-and-celery routine for something brighter. Fresh rosemary and parsley give it an herbal backbone, while shredded Granny Smith apple adds a tart, crisp bite that plays off the savory turkey.

Light mayo keeps the dressing lean without sacrificing creaminess. The white pepper adds gentle warmth that doesn’t overpower the herbs the way black pepper sometimes can in a cold salad.

Toss the turkey and apple gently. You want the shredded apple mixed in, not crushed into mush. Chill the mixture before plating so the flavors have time to come together. Serve it over a bed of lettuce topped with alfalfa sprouts for a lunch that’s satisfying but won’t weigh you down.

Kitchen Tips

  • Chop the fresh rosemary finely. Large pieces of rosemary are tough and piney when eaten raw. Tiny minced bits distribute the flavor evenly.
  • A red Bartlett pear works in place of the apple if you want something softer and sweeter.
  • This is a great use for leftover Thanksgiving or roast turkey. The rosemary echoes the flavors the bird was probably cooked with.

Variations

  • Add toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch and healthy fats.
  • Swap alfalfa sprouts for microgreens or watercress for a peppery kick.
  • Stir in dried cranberries for a sweet-tart holiday-inspired turkey salad.

Ingredients

¼ 59
¼ 59
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, chopped
1 15
TABLESPOON ML ROSEMARY LEAVES
fresh
0.6
TEASPOON ML WHITE PEPPER
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML TURKEY
cooked *
1 1
LARGE LARGE GRANNY SMITH APPLE
or red bartlett pear, cored, and shredded *
2 2
LARGE LARGE LETTUCE LEAVES *
1 237

Directions

Combine Mayonnaise, Parsley, Rosemary and Pepper.

Add Turkey and Apple.

Toss Gently.

Cover and Chill Until Ready To Serve.

Place Lettuce Leaves On individual Serving Plates.

Top Each With ½ cup Alfalfa Sprouts.

Spoon Half Of Turkey Mixture Onto Each Plate and Serve Immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 26g (0.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 16 58% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 4% Iron 6%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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