Low Carb Thanksgiving Leftovers Salad Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Salads
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Low Carb Thanksgiving Leftovers Salad
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Description

This versatile salad is a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of a festive feast, whether you're repurposing leftover turkey or crafting a warm, inviting dish for your holiday table. For a quick and effortless lunch, simply combine chilled, cooked turkey with the remaining ingredients. Alternatively, you can gently reheat the turkey to create a warm and comforting salad experience.

If you don't have leftovers on hand, you can easily cook a turkey breast to use in this recipe. The result is a generous, family-sized salad perfect for sharing, or you can portion it out for convenient meal preparation. The succulent turkey, whether served warm or cold, provides a satisfying protein base, while the crisp greens offer a refreshing contrast in texture.

The other toppings add layers of flavor and crunch, complementing the richness of the turkey. A well-balanced dressing ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious blend of tastes and textures in every bite. To make this salad ideal for meal prepping, cook the turkey breast and store it in the refrigerator for several days.

Prepare individual salads using the desired amount of turkey. For even more efficient meal prep, you can combine the salad greens, dry toppings, and cheese in one container, and store the dressing separately. This allows you to enjoy a freshly assembled salad whenever you're ready.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. Feel free to adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, this salad is a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of the season.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
8 h 0 min
Total Time
8 h 30 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
400 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 5 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 100 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 500 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Turkey All Classes Breast Meat And Skin Raw
    Turkey All Classes Breast Meat And Skin Raw
    2 lb
    2.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    0.5 tbsp
    3.
    Seasoned salt
    Seasoned salt
    0.75 tsp
    4.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.75 tsp
    5.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.5 tsp
    6.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.5 tsp
    7.
    Thyme, ground
    Thyme, ground
    0.5 tsp
    8.
    Oregano, ground
    Oregano, ground
    0.5 tsp
    9.
    Paprika
    Paprika
    0.5 tsp
    10.
    Mustard powder
    Mustard powder
    0.5 tsp
    11.
    Allspice, ground
    Allspice, ground
    0.25 tsp
    12.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1 tbsp
    13.
    Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    0.25 cup
    14.
    Shredded lettuce
    Shredded lettuce
    10.5 oz
    15.
    Arugula
    Arugula
    5.25 oz
    16.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    5.25 oz
    17.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    18.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.75 tsp
    19.
    Dried Cranberries Unsweetened
    Dried Cranberries Unsweetened
    1 oz
    20.
    Pecans
    Pecans
    3.5 oz
    21.
    Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
    Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
    1.75 tsp
    22.
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    7 tbsp
    23.
    Red wine vinegar
    Red wine vinegar
    4.5 tbsp
    24.
    Orange juice
    Orange juice
    2.5 tbsp
    25.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    26.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.75 tsp
    27.
    Italian seasoning
    Italian seasoning
    0.5 tsp
    28.
    Rosemary, dried
    Rosemary, dried
    0.25 tsp
    29.
    Parmesan cheese
    Parmesan cheese
    2.5 tbsp, grated

Instructions

    1.
    Choose a whole turkey breast, boneless, with skin on. Drain all the liquid from the turkey breast packaging before patting it dry with a paper towel. When the turkey breast has been cleaned up, rub the olive oil all over the exposed skin and flesh. Wash your hands and create a spice blend of seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano, paprika, mustard powder, and ground allspice. Spread the spice blend over the top portion of the turkey breast and use one hand to massage the spices into it.
    2.
    You may choose to cover the turkey breast in your refrigerator to marinate or continue the recipe. Begin heating a non-stick skillet over high heat on the stove until it hot. Place the seasoned side of the turkey breast in the hot skillet so it browns on that side. Let the breast continue cooking until the spices char and naturally release from the pan, revealing a beautiful gold coloring. Use a pair of tongs to flip the breast over to brown on the other side. Again, cook until the breast naturally releases from the skillet.
    3.
    Transfer the turkey breast to a crockpot or slow cooker, but leave any leftover spices or juices in the cooking pan. Return the skillet to your stove at low heat, and melt the first amount of butter in it. Stir the butter around to deglaze the skillet, then pour chicken broth into the butter. Heat the chicken broth until it simmers and thickens to a reduced glaze. Pour the pan glaze over the turkey breast in your crockpot. You may choose to add a small amount of extra chicken broth to the crockpot, but the turkey will produce a lot of liquid without it.
    4.
    Cook the turkey breast on low heat for 8 hours, and keep it warm until serving time or allow it to cool down fully to store for use later. Remove the turkey breast from the crockpot to cool on a cutting board, and let it rest for 10 minutes before you carve it for storage or serving. You can decide between slicing, chopping, dicing, or shredding the turkey to arrange on top of your salad. If you re making the family-sized salad to use all of the turkey, it recommended you keep the turkey separate from the prepared salad until it will be consumed.
    5.
    To prepare the salad, combine shredded lettuce, hand-torn arugula, and chopped or sliced spinach in a large mixing bowl. Season the greens with salt and pepper, and give them a quick toss in the bowl (you can include a drizzle of olive oil to help season the lettuce). Chop dried cranberries and pecans before adding them to the salad, followed by fresh orange zest. Save the orange for later when you make the dressing, and toss the salad another time to combine the ingredients.
    6.
    Make the salad dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh orange juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, rosemary, and grated parmesan cheese. You can taste the dressing and adjust the flavors to your liking before pouring about of it over the salad. Toss the salad with the light dressing before including 4-ounces of cooked turkey per serving as well as crumbled gorgonzola cheese over the top. You can decide between serving the remaining dressing on the side or tossing it with the rest of the salad at that time.