Craving a salad that'll make your taste buds dance and your health-conscious heart sing? Mueller's Mandarin Turkey Salad is about to become your new obsession! This vibrant, refreshing dish transforms ordinary leftovers into a gourmet meal that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare. Imagine a perfect blend of tender shredded turkey, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy almonds, all dressed in a tantalizing sesame dressing that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds)!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Cooked turkey, shredded
- Mandarin oranges, drained
- Mixed greens
- Almonds, sliced
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame dressing
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by shredding the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.
- Drain the mandarin oranges completely and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess liquid in the salad.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they become golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, spread the mixed greens as the base layer, creating an even foundation for the salad.
- Gently layer the shredded turkey over the mixed greens, distributing it evenly across the salad.
- Sprinkle the drained mandarin orange segments across the top of the turkey.
- Scatter the toasted sliced almonds over the salad for added crunch and texture.
- Finely chop the green onions and distribute them evenly across the salad.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad just before serving, ensuring a light and even coating.
- Toss the salad gently to mix all ingredients and distribute the dressing without bruising the greens.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the greens and the freshness of the ingredients.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful salad, use freshly cooked or leftover turkey that's been cooled and shredded into uniform pieces. • Toasting almonds is crucial - watch them carefully to prevent burning, as they can go from golden to burnt in seconds. • Pat mandarin oranges dry to prevent watery salad and maintain the crisp texture of your greens. • Use a high-quality sesame dressing or make your own for the most authentic flavor. • Serve immediately after dressing to keep the salad crisp and prevent the greens from wilting. • For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken as an alternative to turkey. • Prep ingredients in advance and assemble just before serving for the freshest taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 455kcal
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 75mg
