Creamy Southern Turkey Salad with Cranberries
Amazing Turkey Salad with cranberries is great for sandwiches & salads! Includes easy steps for baking turkey breast tenderloins (if not using leftover turkey).
Servings: 6
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
For the Turkey Breast Tenders:
- 1 ½ pound turkey breast tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
For the Salad:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
For the Turkey Breast Tenders:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Have ready a sheet pan lined with foil, and prepare the turkey seasoning by combining 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a ¼ teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl.
- Pat turkey breast tenders dry with a paper towel. Transfer to the pan, drizzle olive oil evenly over and rub in on both sides. Season the tenders generously with the seasoning. Evenly massage seasoning all over.
- Bake for 35 minutes and allow to cool. Cut the turkey into a ½" dice and set aside.
For the Salad:
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the onion, celery, cranberries, and cut up turkey to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
½ cup per serving. Makes about 3 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg