Green Salad with Turkey
The following recipe ideas were created by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek, RD,LD. Photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
Have your Thanksgiving leftovers and eat them too… in a healthier way!
By the time Thanksgiving comes to an end, your belly is likely as stuffed as the fridge full of leftovers in your kitchen. Instead of helping yourself to a second or third Thanksgiving dinner in the days to come, turn your leftovers into something that’s lighter, but just as satisfying in flavor.
This Green Salad with Turkey is exactly that! Easy to make and refreshing to eat, it combines leftover turkey, vegetables and stuffing with Heinen’s spring mix for the ultimate seasonal salad that makes the most of your leftovers and leaves you feeling full and energized.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a Lighter Way to Enjoy Leftovers. You don’t have to build another Thanksgiving plate to use up your Turkey Day leftovers. All you need to do is toss them with nutrient dense lettuce and a little dressing for a lighter meal with all of the seasonal flavors you love.
- It’s Quick to Make. Ready in a matter of minutes, all you have to do to assemble this salad is combine your leftovers with Heinen’s spring mix, add dressing, and toss.
- It’s Club Fx Approved. In addition to this recipe being delicious, it is also Club Fx approved meaning it’s made with ingredients that are approved by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian and support whole body health.
Green Salad with Turkey
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Heinen's spring mix
- Leftover turkey, shredded or diced
- Leftover vegetables, diced (sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, squash, etc.)
- Cranberries
- Leftover stuffing
- Drench balsamic fig vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the spring mix with the leftover turkey, assorted leftover vegetables, cranberries and leftover stuffing.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the Drench balsamic fig vinaigrette.
