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Pear and turkey salad with aged gouda and walnuts

Getting rid of those Thanksgiving leftovers but want to keep it light? This salad is just the thing! If you're whipping up a quick dinner for one or preparing for a party, this cornucopia of flavors promises to fill you up and make you happy.

Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
5 min
Calories:
430
Serving Size:
1/4 recipe (240 g)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (5 oz./150 g) bag mixed greens
  • 2 pears, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. (240 g) thickly sliced roast turkey breast, torn or shredded into large bite-size pieces
  • 4 oz. (120 g) aged gouda cheese, diced
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the mustard, vinegar, and oil to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the greens, pears, turkey, and gouda to the bowl and toss with the vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  2. Divide the salad among 6 plates, and top with the walnuts and dried cranberries

 

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Nutritional Information Per 1/4 recipe (240 g)
Amount % Daily Value
Calories 430
Fat 26 g 35 %
Saturated 
+ Trans 6 g		 30 %
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 400 mg 17 %
Carbohydrate 24 g 8 %
Fibre 5 g 18 %
Sugars 14 g 
Protein 26 g

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