Lemon & Herb Pulled Turkey Salad in a bowl

Lemon & Herb Pulled Turkey Salad

Ready in 15 mins

Prep:

Cook: 15 mins

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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

Servings 3

Ingredients  

  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt divided
  • 1 lb skinless turkey breasts

Dressing

  • ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • ¼ tsp onion powder

Assemble

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • ½ cup red onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup walnut pieces
  • ½ cup strawberries sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine fresh thyme and rosemary on a cutting board, using a sharp knife to chop fine. Add the herbs, lemon zest, olive oil and ¼ tsp sea salt to a small bowl; mix well to combine.
  • Place the turkey breast onto a cookie sheet, or oven-proof dish; use a spoon to spread the herb mixture evenly over the top. Roast the turkey in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165F.
  • While the turkey is roasting, combine all of the dressing ingredients, plus ¼ tsp sea salt, in a small mixing bowl. Use a whisk to combine well. Place dressing in the fridge to chill until it’s time to assemble the salad.
  • Once the turkey is fully cooked, transfer from the pan to a plate or cutting board. Use two forks to pull the turkey meat into small pieces. Set aside to cool slightly while you make the salad.
  • Place greens, onions, walnuts and strawberries into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of dressing over top and toss well to combine; add more dressing to suit your preferences, if necessary.
  • Divide the salad evenly onto 3 plates and crumble the goat cheese over top of each. Add the pulled turkey to each plate and serve!

Tips & Tricks

This flavourful lemon and herb turkey would make a delicious addition to any of your favourite salad recipes! Use it to top other leafy green based salads; it would also work well paired with a quinoa or pasta salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 46gFat: 20gSodium: 631mg

Credit:

Alaina Yvon-Moreau / deliciously.nourished