Pear and turkey salad with aged gouda and walnuts

a bowl of salad with a spoon
Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
5 min
Serves:
4 Servings
Serving Size:
2 1/4 cups (560 mL)
a bowl of salad with a spoon
Dinner

Getting rid of those Thanksgiving leftovers but want to keep it light? This salad is just the thing! Packed with fresh, fibre-filled ingredients and protein, it’s sure to fill you up and keep you full longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (1L) mixed greens
  • 2 pears, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded or cubed roast turkey breast pieces
  • ½ cup (125 mL) aged gouda cheese, diced or grated
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) coarsely chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the mustard, vinegar, oil and seasoning until combined.  Add the greens, pears, turkey, and gouda to the bowl and toss with the vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  2. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and top with the walnuts and dried cranberries

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Posted on November 01, 2022

Amount% Daily Value
Nutritional Information Per 2 1/4 cups (560 mL)
Calories 400
Fat 23 g31 %
Saturated 5 g
+ Trans 0 g
25 %
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 350 mg15 %
Carbohydrate 24 g
Fibre 5 g18 %
Sugars 14 g 
Protein 26 g
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Posted on November 01, 2022