Healthy Turkey Salad
A flavorful and nutritious turkey salad featuring colorful vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound turkey breast, sliced
- 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 head white cabbage, shredded
- 3 pieces bell peppers, de-seeded and finely sliced
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 6 pieces radishes, finely sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 pieces green onions, finely sliced
- 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro fresh coriander
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons toasted nuts optional
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water or more as needed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- to taste sweetener or maple syrup, if not low-carb
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by adding all the salad ingredients into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
- For the dressing, combine tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and sweetener in a blender. Blend until creamy.
- Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and add more dressing as necessary.
Notes
Serve chilled. This Healthy Turkey Salad is refreshing and pairs well with whole grain bread or as a side dish for grilled meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.