Just Like That Turkey, You Are Stuffed
No matter how much was shared and devoured at dinner, chances are you still ended up with leftovers.
Here is a tasty and easy salad recipe to utilize those classic Thanksgiving leftovers.
This recipe makes 2 meal-sized salads
For the Dressing:
2 Tablespoons leftover Cranberry Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Water to thin (if needed)
Blend Cranberry Sauce, Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Mustard until smooth. Add Water a little bit at a time until the desired consistency. Add pinches of Salt and Pepper as needed. Set aside and assemble your salad.
For the Salad:
6 Ounces (1 - 1 1/2 Cups) leftover Turkey (or protein of choice), diced or shredded
4 Cups Mixed Greens (lettuce, kale, spinach, arugula, etc.)
1 Cup leftover Prepared Vegetables (sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, etc.)
1 Medium Apple or firm-fleshed Pear, diced
1/4 Cup Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
In a large bowl, toss Turkey, Greens, Vegetables, Fruit, and Pepitas
Divide the salad mixture between two bowls and drizzle each with 2 Tablespoons of dressing.
Enjoy!