Best 7 Turkey Mandarin Salad Recipes

Calling all zesty salad lovers! Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our Turkey Mandarin Salad extravaganza. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this delightful salad will surely become your new go-to dish.

Our recipe collection features three irresistible variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic salad combination. Whether you're craving a light and refreshing lunch option, a hearty and satisfying dinner, or a vibrant addition to your next party spread, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of Turkey Mandarin Salad.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD

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Turn your Thanksgiving extras into this quick and easy recipe for The Best Leftover Turkey Salad loaded with fresh veggies.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup mayonnaise (See Kelly's Notes)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, celery, scallions and dill, stirring until well combined.
Taste and season the turkey salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY MANDARIN WALNUT SALAD

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Tender turkey strips turn a salad of fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, walnuts and honey-mustard dressing into a satisfying main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup PLANTERS Peanut Oil
3 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 cups torn spinach leaves
1-1/2 cups julienne-cut cooked turkey breast
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

Beat oil, mustard, honey and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended.
Layer spinach, turkey and oranges in serving bowl.
Add mustard mixture and walnuts to salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories main-dish

Time 11m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups coarsely shredded cooked turkey
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, halved lengthwise and thinly shredded (about 4 cups)
1/2 small head napa cabbage, cored, and thinly shredded (about 4 cups)
2 cups snow peas, cut into 1-inch pieces on bias
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into matchsticks
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 medium carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and ginger until honey is dissolved. Whisking constantly, add oils in a slow stream until completely incorporated. Taste and adjust flavor, as desired.
Add turkey, toss to thoroughly coat, and let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss again to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
One 3 to 3 1/2-pound bone-in, skinless turkey half-breast
2 cups vegetable oil
10 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
One 1-pound head romaine, torn into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 head Napa cabbage (8 ounces), shredded
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Steps:

For the turkey: In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger. Add the turkey, breast-side down, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the turkey cool for 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch pieces.
For the wontons: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 4 minutes.) Add the wontons and fry until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the almonds, romaine, iceberg lettuce, Napa cabbage, scallions and bell pepper. Add the dressing and the shredded turkey and toss until coated. Garnish with the fried wontons and serve.

MANDARIN TURKEY SALAD

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Make and share this Mandarin Turkey Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups cooked turkey, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup celery, bias cut
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup orange juice
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup toasted almond
1 bunch lettuce

Steps:

Combine turkey, water chestnuts, celery, green onion, green pepper, and eggs in a bowl.
Combine mayonnaise and orange juice.
Pour over turkey mixture and combine well.
Serve on leaf lettuce, garnished with mandarin oranges and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 405.1, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 34.8

TURKEY-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
1 apple Red Delicious, unpared, cored, and diced
4 cups turkeys cubed cooked
1/2 cup celery sliced
1/3 cup green onions finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup mayonnaise real
6 tablespoons whipped cream whipped
2 tablespoons coconut grated
1 teaspoon orange rind grated
2 teaspoons curry powder (optional)
1 (16-ounce) can mandarin orange segment, chilled and drained
6 cups crisp iceberg lettuce leaves

Steps:

1. Sprinkle lemon juice on diced apple. In large bowl toss together apple, turkey, celery, onions, salt, and pepper until well mixed. In small bowl blend mayonnaise, whipped cream, coconut, orange rind, and optional curry powder. Blend into turkey mixture and chill. Just before serving blend in Mandarin oranges. Place salad on lettuce leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MANDARIN-SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy this Asian salad made using smoked turkey, salad greens and zesty orange - tossed with a tangy dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ginger
4 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 1/2 cups cubed smoked turkey (about 3/4 lb)
1 cup fresh pea pods, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until marmalade is melted. Cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss cabbage, lettuce, turkey and pea pods.
Gently stir orange segments into salad. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

To save time, use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking a whole turkey.
If you don't have mandarin oranges, you can use canned mandarin oranges instead.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the vegetables and nuts by hand.
For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
For a spicier salad, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the dressing.

Conclusion:

This turkey mandarin salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fruits, and vegetables, this salad is sure to keep you feeling full and satisfied. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this turkey mandarin salad a try.