TURKEY SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING

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This salad is perfect for using up leftover turkey, chicken or deli meat. Anjou pears are such a great winter fruit. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium ripe pears, divided
SALAD:
8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • For dressing, place the first five ingredients in a blender. Peel, halve and core one pear; add to blender. Cover and process until smooth., Peel, core and thinly slice remaining pear. Divide arugula among four plates; top with turkey, sliced pear, pomegranate seeds, pecans, cranberries and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Gina Tucker
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Arjun Chhetri
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the turkey with tofu. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the dressing and the salad was very filling.


Angel luis Torres bauza
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet dressing and the pears.


Nelix
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Imran Tainwala
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.


Santosh
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The pears and walnuts add a nice crunch.


Koda Finlay
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


sunny Sahil
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I've made this salad several times now and I always get rave reviews. It's a great salad to bring to a potluck or party.


Erfun Hossain
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The dressing is amazing and the salad is very flavorful.


Mahesh Gk
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears, walnuts, and blue cheese are a perfect match.


One King
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Shyne shanics Sozo
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the turkey with tofu. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the dressing and the salad was very filling.


Philip Ochuko
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet dressing and the pears.


Husnainjutt
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


sahel vafa
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.


Jonathan Bracey
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey and it's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


Bongani Moriri
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The dressing was especially good. I used a mix of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise and it was perfect.


Asif Ibrar
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this salad was really good. The pears and dressing added a nice sweetness that balanced out the turkey. I would definitely make this again.


Dakota Dickerson
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This salad was absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The flavors were amazing and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.