Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad Recipe

This festive Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you crave a vibrant and delicious meal! We use cookie cutters to create adorable cranberry stars, adding a touch of elegance and fun. The tangy cranberry dressing complements the juicy turkey and crisp spinach beautifully. A quick and easy recipe for a stunning salad that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 103.1 kcal
Protein 20g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad

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How to Make Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad

  1. Chill the cranberry sauce for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier cutting.
  2. Cut the jellied cranberry sauce into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  3. Using 1-inch to 1 1/4-inch cookie cutters, cut out 16 shapes (stars, leaves, etc.) from the cranberry sauce slices. Set aside.
  4. Place the remaining cranberry sauce scraps in a blender.
  5. Add apple cider vinegar, sage (or tarragon), salt, and pepper to the blender.
  6. Blend until smooth.
  7. In a large bowl, gently combine the spinach, cooked turkey, cucumber, radishes, and red onion.
  8. Divide the salad among eight serving bowls.
  9. Top each serving with two cranberry cutouts.
  10. Drizzle the cranberry dressing over each salad.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad?

Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad?

Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad has approximately 103.1 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Turkey Spinach Salad are Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Fresh Sage, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Baby Spinach. See the full list with measurements above.

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