Five Spice Smoked Turkey Salad

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0

Savory Five Spice Smoked Turkey Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

475

Sugar

15g

Fat

32g

This Five Spice Smoked Turkey Salad is a flavorful way to enjoy leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast or any other occasion. The combination of smoked turkey, green seedless grapes, and slivered almonds creates a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, while the dressing made with mayonnaise, sesame oil, and five spice powder adds an exotic touch to the salad. The sesame seeds sprinkled on top provide extra crunch and nutrition to the dish. Serve this salad as a light lunch or dinner, or enjoy it as a side dish for a family gathering or potluck.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine smoked turkey, green seedless grapes, and slivered almonds.
2.	In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sesame oil, and five spice powder until well combined.
3.	Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the turkey mixture and stir until everything is coated evenly.
4.	Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad before serving.

PROS

This salad is a great way to use leftover smoked turkey and turn it into a flavorful and satisfying meal.

It’s also a good source of protein and healthy fats from the almonds and sesame seeds.

CONS

The mayonnaise-based dressing in this salad can be high in calories and fat.

If you’re watching your intake, you may want to use a lower-fat or alternative dressing instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Smoked turkey is a lean source of protein that is also rich in B vitamins, iron, and zinc.
The sesame seeds in this salad are high in fiber and healthy fats, which are good for heart health and digestion.

	6 cups cubed smoked turkey
	2 cups halved green seedless grapes
	1/2 cup slivered almonds
	1 cup mayonnaise
	1 tablespoon sesame oil
	3/4 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder ( or to taste )
	1 tablespoon sesame seeds